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Alta, Wyoming
Backpack to Alaska Basin via Death Canyon
28.2 mi / 7500 ft gainDeath Canyon Trailhead is easily accessed by heading south on Moose-Wilson Rd. from Grand Teton National Park Headquarters for 3 miles. Once at the junction turn right onto an uneven dirt road and go north 0.7 miles to the parking area.Day 1: (8.3 miles) From Death Canyon Trailhead hike west for ...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Backpack to the Death Canyon Shelf
20 mi / 2700 ft gainIf you can snag a permit to camp at Death Canyon Shelf, consider yourself lucky. This backcountry camping zone holds some of the best sites in Grand Teton National Park. The shelf is a 3-mile stretch of the Teton Crest trail between Fox Creek Pass and Mount Meek Pass, and runs parallel to Death C...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Hike to Phelps Lake
4.94.22 mi / 974 ft gainDon’t look down! You’re about to cliff jump 40 feet from a granite boulder into a lake cold with Glacier runoff. This short and beautiful hike, with a four hundred foot climb, will lead you to our favorite summertime activity…jumping and swimming! If you park at the Preserve trailhead, plan to g...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Patrol Cabin at Death Canyon via Death Canyon Trail
5.07.52 mi / 2000 ft gainYour adventure begins at 7,000 feet along lodge pole pines and small creeks. Just a few minutes into the hike, you will reach the Valley Trail Junction. Stay left and continue towards Death Canyon. The first mile of the trail climbs 400 feet through pine forests and aspen groves to the Phelps Lak...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Death Canyon to Fox Creek Pass
5.018.15 miDay 1: This trip begins at the Death Canyon Trailhead. Try to arrive early, as it gets crowded and various groups day hike from here. After the first few miles, you’ll encounter Phelps Lake. You’ll have several opportunities for photos, and they will all be beautiful. As you continue on, be on t...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Taggart Lake Trail
5.03.73 miThis is an easy, four-mile loop hike that doesn't have much of elevation gain. Start off at the Taggart Lake Trailhead. Hike through the forest following a stream until you reach an opening. Continue hiking until you reach the lake. Sit back and enjoy reaching the lake with a snack and some wate...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Hike to Bradley Lake
5.58 mi / 7022 ft gainSo the hike starts out at Taggart Lake Trailhead ( 6625') and the highest point on the trail is (7022'). Follow this trail all the way along the stream to your left. You will go through a pretty dense forest for a bit, this area can get wet and muddy depending on the season so equip yourself acco...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Mountain Bike Along the Snake in GTNP
3.0This is one of the absolute best things to do in Grand Teton. The road is secluded and teeming with wildlife and amazing views. Most people prefer to mountain bike this, but if you want to drive this road, you DEFINITELY need a car with great 4 wheel drive. It runs from just above the Taggert Lak...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Snowshoe to Taggart Lake
3.04 mi / 460 ft gainPark at the nicely kept Taggart Lake trailhead parking lot and grab your snowshoes for an exciting 2 mile trail hike to the gorgeous frozen Taggart Lake. The lake is situated right in the middle of a view of the Mount Wister, South Teton, and Middle Teton peaks. The trails are all well kept and p...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Teton Park Road
15.73 mi / 646 ft gainTeton Park Road Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Moose, Wyoming.Read more -
Teton Village, Wyoming
Teton Crest Trail
5.025.35 mi / 9681 ft gainThe Teton Crest Trail has several variations that allow the hiker to enter and exit through different canyons. The classic trail begins at the Phillips Pass Trailhead and comes to a close at Paintbrush Divide. Many hikers choose to take the Teton Village Tram up to Marion Lake and join up with th...Read more -
Jackson, Wyoming
Hike the Rockefeller Preserve Loop
4.33 miThe Rockefeller Preserve loop starts from a gravel trail that begins in the parking lot. The gravel pathway leads to a meadow and then goes right up to the visitor center. From the visitor center the trail continues to a thick forest that parallels the scenic Lake Creek. The trail leads around th...Read more -
Teton Village, Wyoming
Hike the Granite Canyon Trail
3.013.14 mi / 1703 ft gainThe Granite Canyon Trail is located near Teton Village, Wyoming and is best for experienced hikers. The trail is typically trafficked from March until August. This hike can be shortened by taking the tram in Teton Village to the top of Rendezvous Mountain, and then hiking down to Marion Lake and ...Read more -
Jackson, Wyoming
Backpack to Marion Lake
4.013.73 mi / 3409 ft gainMarion Lake is one of Grand Teton National Park’s many spectacular high altitude lakes. The lake sits above Granite Canyon, and next to sweeping meadows that are loaded with colorful wildflowers during July and August. Campsites at the lake may be available by obtaining a backcountry permit from ...Read more -
Jackson, Wyoming
Granite Canyon to Death Canyon Loop
4.525 mi / 4000 ft gainThis fairly easy 2-night backpacking trip in the Tetons can be started around noon, allowing you to finish around noon, 2 days later. From the visitor center, obtain a permit for 2 nights. Ask for a first night at Marion Lake (the Granite Canyon campsites are not my favorites), and for a second ...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Explore the 4 Lazy F Ranch
4.5This ranch is not very well known at all, even by those who have lived in the area for years, but it's definitely worth the visit. It's giant red barn against the backdrop of the Tetons, which is any photographer's dream and trumps the more famous Mormon Row with its beauty.To get there, park at ...Read more
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