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Fossil Mountain (11716758764) — Fossil Mountain is a peak in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness in the Teton Range of western Wyoming on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Photo by Chad Grossenburg, summer 2010. Credit: US Forest Service.

Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon

A 4,000-foot vertical ascent to a high alpine plateau on the western Teton crest.

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Region
Rocky Mountains
Country
United States
Trip length
8.5 to 12.5 miles round-trip depending on route selection
Known for
  • Mountaineering
  • Climbing
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Winter Camping
  • Skiing
  • Desert Hiking

Key takeaways

  • Trip length: 8.5 to 12.5 miles round-trip depending on route selection
  • Top activity: mountaineering
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Topic summary

A 4,000-foot vertical ascent to a high alpine plateau on the western Teton crest.

Intended uses

  • mountaineering
  • backpacking

Verification notes

Last verified October 16, 2026.

Region
United States

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How to get there

Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon is in Rocky Mountains, United States. Its center point is 43.7475, -110.8536. Use these links for live turn-by-turn directions from where you are, then confirm road, trailhead and access conditions with the managing agency before you leave.

Popular pursuits at Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon

  • Mountaineering

    Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.

  • Climbing

    Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Hunting

    Seasons, tags, and the units that hold animals.

  • Winter Camping

    Cold-season travel and camp craft; layering matters more than mileage.

Animals around Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon

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Maps, GPS & compass for this trip

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Fishing at Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon

Planning to fish Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon, Rocky Mountains? Fishing licences, open seasons and catch limits in Rocky Mountains are set by the local wildlife authority and change every year — check the official source before you cast a line.

Do I need a fishing licence at Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon?

  • A Rocky Mountains fishing licence is normally required for anyone over the local youth age.
  • Read the current Rocky Mountains fishing regulations for special waters, barbless-hook or catch-and-release rules.
  • Clean, drain and dry boats and gear between waters to stop invasive species.
  • Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon may add its own fishing rules on top of Rocky Mountains law — check the managing agency too.

We don't have a verified licensing link on file for Rocky Mountains yet — contact the park or land manager listed on this page for current hunting and fishing rules.

Hunting near Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon

Thinking about hunting Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon, Rocky Mountains? Hunting seasons, tags and draws in Rocky Mountains are set by the wildlife authority each year. Confirm the rules for your species and unit before you go.

Is hunting allowed at Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon?

  • Hunting is prohibited or heavily restricted in many national parks, wilderness and protected areas — confirm with the Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Table Mountain Ascent via Teton Canyon land manager before planning a hunt, and look to surrounding public land.

What do I need to hunt in Rocky Mountains?

  • A Rocky Mountains hunting licence — most jurisdictions also require hunter education certification.
  • Species tags or draw results for big game such as deer, elk, moose or bear where they occur.
  • Knowledge of firearm and bow transport rules, which differ by land type and border crossing.

We don't have a verified licensing link on file for Rocky Mountains yet — contact the park or land manager listed on this page for current hunting and fishing rules.

Last verified: 2026-10-16T20:40:48.471Z