Teton Crest Trail
A 40-mile spine along the Tetons past Alaska Basin, Death Canyon Shelf, and Paintbrush Divide.
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- Region
- Wyoming, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Rocky Mountain alpine (2,400–3,100 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Wildlife Viewing
- Canoeing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Rocky Mountain alpine (2,400–3,100 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 40-mile spine along the Tetons past Alaska Basin, Death Canyon Shelf, and Paintbrush Divide.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Rocky Mountain alpine (2,400–3,100 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Teton Crest Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at Teton Crest Trail
- 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.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
