The Best Backpacking in Irwin

Upper Palisades Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Irwin, Idaho.

Big Elk Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Irwin, Idaho.

Black Canyon to Big Burns is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ririe, Idaho.

The 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...

Marion 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 ...

The 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 ...

This 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 ...

Phelps Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Jackson, Wyoming.

South Fork of Tin Cup Creek is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Freedom, Idaho.

To climb Table Mountain you begin at the Teton Canyon Trailhead near Driggs, Idaho. The trailhead sits at about 6,800 feet elevation and from there you have two options to reach the 11,106 ft. peak -neither of which are technical, and both of which are dog-friendly.The first option, named Huckleb...

Teton Canyon to Phelps Lake via Alaska Basin, Teton Crest, and Death Canyon Trails is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Alta, Wyoming.

Teton Canyon to Phelps Lake via Alaska Basin Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Alta, Wyoming.

Teton Canyon to Jenny Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Alta, Wyoming.

Death Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Moose, Wyoming.

Mount Hunt Divide via Death Canyon Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Moose, Wyoming.

Day 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...