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Two Ocean Pass

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Traversed by
  
North Two Ocean Creek

Topo map
  
USGS Two Ocean Pass

Elevation
  
2,478 m

Location
  
Teton County, Wyoming

Designated
  
October 1965

Range
  
Rocky Mountains

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Similar
  
Rocky Mountains, Eagle Peak, Francs Peak, Younts Peak, Bridger‑Teton National Forest

Two Ocean Pass is a mountain pass on North America's Continental Divide, in the Teton Wilderness, which is part of Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest. The pass is notable for Parting of the Waters, where one stream, North Two Ocean Creek, splits into two distributaries, Pacific Creek and Atlantic Creek, at Parting of the Waters National Natural Landmark. These two creeks ultimately flow into their respective oceans. Atlantic Creek water eventually flows into the Yellowstone River and empties into the Gulf of Mexico via the Missouri River and Mississippi River. Pacific Creek water eventually flows into the Snake River and empties into the Pacific via the Columbia River.

Contents

Map of Two Ocean Pass, Wyoming 83013, USA

Recreation

The Continental Divide Trail reaches this location in northern Wyoming. It is accessible by foot or horseback from the south via Brooks Lake Trail head off of Highway 287 or from the north via an extensive hike from Fox Park near Yellowstone National Park's southern border.

References

Two Ocean Pass Wikipedia