Moran, Wyoming
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Alta, Wyoming
Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop
5.018.77 mi / 4088 ft gainThis is one of the most picturesque and popular overnight trails in the Tetons for a reason. The trailhead is located at the String Lake parking lot. The trail constantly changes at every turn; be ready to experience a wide variety of gorgeous scenes from lush dense forests, scattered waterfalls,...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Mount Moran
10 mi / 5500 ft gainMount Moran’s CMC Route is best climbed by starting at String Lake’s boat launch. From here, pack up your overnight and climbing gear into your kayak or canoe and start your journey north on String Lake. At the end of the lake, portage a few hundred yards to Leigh Lake and continue your paddle no...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Leigh Lake via String Lake Trailhead
4.82.84 mi / 105 ft gainLeigh Lake is absolutely stunning with about as many recreational activities as you can imagine for a lake. It is a short flat one mile hike from the trailhead at String Lake to Leigh. Once you get there can go as far along as you wish along the 2 mile lakeshore. You can also Kayak, Canoe, or SUP...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Paintbrush Canyon Loop and Leigh Lake Overnight
5.022.11 mi / 4311 ft gainThere are many ways to access the Teton backcountry. However, one of my personal favorites is from Leigh Lake via the String Lake trailhead. From the backcountry office obtain a backcountry permit for 2 nights at Leigh Lake. Site 12 has some of the more impressive beachfront views of the Front Ra...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Cascade Canyon Trail
8.92 mi / 1096 ft gainThis is a really scenic trail in the Grand Teton National Park. If you follow the trail all the way it will lead you to Lake Solitude. This hike about 12+ miles round trip, depending on if you get the ferry across Jenny Lake (less with ferry). The actual hike begins on the west side of Jenny la...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Backpack the Teton Loop
34 mi / 7000 ft gainFor our loop traveling around the Grand Teton, we started at the Lupine Meadows TH going counterclockwise and that was where we finished as well. We heard that other people start other trailheads, like Death Canyon TH or Taggart Lake TH. Our goal was to finish the loop in just 2 days and 1 night,...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Surprise Lake via Lupine Meadows
9.69 mi / 2946 ft gainGetting Started There is a good amount of parking at the Lupine Meadows Trailhead but on weekends and nice days it will fill up quickly so it is best to arrive as early as possible. The Trail The trail to Surprise Lake starts relatively level before quickly beginning to ascend after about a t...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Backpack the South Fork of Garnet Canyon
5.011 mi / 4682 ft gainTo start this trip you will need to go to one of the local ranger stations for a backcountry permit, Jenny Lake, Colter Bay, etc. Or if you like to plan ahead, you can make a reservation January through May on https://www.nps.gov/grte/plany... …When you get to the ranger station to pick up your ...Read more -
Jackson, Wyoming
Camp in the Gros Ventre Wilderness
4.8Take highway 89 out of Jackson, headed north, and turn on to Gros Ventre Rd. This will take you right past the campground, wild rivers, and ample hiking. Keep driving for about 20 miles as views of the Tetons appear behind you, and ample backcountry camping options become available.Read more -
Jackson, Wyoming
Hike along the Gros Ventre River
4.4The Gros Ventre (pronounced gro-vant) lies on the southern boundary of Grand Teton National Park, and is home to a great deal of wildlife. As the seasons change, so do the wildlife that frequent this area, but no matter what time of year you hike along the river, you're bound to see something spe...Read more -
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
Death Canyon to Fox Creek Pass
5.018.15 mi / 3599 ft gainDay 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 -
Alta, Wyoming
Summit Table Mountain
4.811 mi / 4000 ft gainTo 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...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 -
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
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