Sharks Nose

Sharks Nose
Sharks Nose

Fremont and Sublette Counties, Wyoming, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 12,234 ft (3,729 m)[1]
Prominence 109 ft (33 m)[1]
Coordinates 42°46′36″N 109°14′14″W / 42.77667°N 109.23722°W / 42.77667; -109.23722Coordinates: 42°46′36″N 109°14′14″W / 42.77667°N 109.23722°W / 42.77667; -109.23722[2]
Geography
Location Fremont and Sublette Counties, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range Wind River Range
Topo map USGS Lizard Head Peak

Sharks Nose is a (12,234-foot (3,729 m)) mountain located in the southern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Sharks Nose is on the west side of the Cirque of the Towers, a popular climbing area. The peak is just north of Block Tower and immediately south of the peak known as Overhanging Tower.[3] Sharks Nose is situated on the Continental Divide.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Sharks Nose, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  2. "Sharks Nose". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  3. Lizard Head Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved March 23, 2014.


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