Teton Crest Trail: Rendezvous Mountain to Death Canyon Shelf
Open vistas abound on the beautiful first day of the famous Teton Crest Trail.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 605 m
- Descent
- 899 m
Backpack Below Jagged Peaks on the Teton Crest Trail
The Teton Crest Trail is hands-down one of the most spectacular backpacking routes in the world!
Hiking Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Extreme
Description
The Teton Crest Trail runs along (or near) the spine of the iconic Teton mountain range. Beginning on the border of Bridger Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests, it runs deep into the heart of Grand Teton National Park. The Teton Crest is renowned as one of the most epic backpacking routes in the world due to the absolutely unreal scenery that you’ll get to experience the entire way. With views of the towering peaks, idyllic alpine lakes, and meadows filled with wildflowers, choosing to backpack the Teton Crest Trail is choosing to risk sensory overload!
Included in this guidebook is the classic Teton Crest Trail from start to finish. But in addition, we’ve included both ending options to the trail, as well as two can’t-miss side hikes. Adding in the side hikes definitely can add more days onto your trip, but as you’ll find out if you read through the descriptions and look at the photos… you really can’t afford to miss these epic views!
Routes included
Teton Crest Trail: Death Canyon Shelf to Alaska Basin
A splendid day along the Teton Crest in which you reach peaceful Alaska Basin
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 203 m
- Descent
- 180 m
Teton Crest Trail: Alaska Basin to North Fork Cascade Canyon
One of the most beautiful sections of trail in the Tetons.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 621 m
- Descent
- 904 m
Static Peak from Teton Crest Trail
A must-do side trip off the Teton Crest Trail.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 567 m
- Descent
- 567 m
Teton Crest Trail: North Fork Cascade Canyon to Leigh Lake Trailhead (via Cascade Canyon)
One final stretch through beautiful Cascade Canyon
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Descent
- 605 m
Teton Crest Trail: North Fork Cascade Canyon to Leigh Lake Trailhead (via Paintbrush Canyon)
An epic final day on the Teton Crest Trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 677 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Icefloe Lake and Avalanche Divide
Incredible vistas combined with the highest lake in the Teton Range!
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 372 m
- Descent
- 372 m
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