Teton Crest Trail
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
- Distance
- 57.4 km
- Elev. gain
- 3,004 m
- Start
- String Lake Trailhead
- Finish
- Phillips Pass
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
Published distances for the Teton Crest Trail vary from about 57 to 65 km depending on which trailheads you start and finish at. The figure shown here matches the route drawn on this page, String Lake to Phillips Pass. Check which variant a published distance refers to before planning against it.
Water sources
- String Lake
- Marion Lake
Campsites
- Campsite #3
- Group Camp
Summits & passes
- Yosemite Point
Hazards
- Phillips Pass
Recorded hazards
Danger
Snowy passes need ice axe
Hurricane Pass & other divides need ice axe, crampons, self-arrest into July
Source: Grand Teton National Park (NPS)
Danger
Bear canister required
Grizzly and black bear habitat; approved bear canister mandatory
Source: Grand Teton National Park (NPS)
Caution
Afternoon lightning storms
Common afternoon thunderstorms; avoid exposed ridges and summits
Source: Grand Teton National Park (NPS)
Information
Limited cell coverage
Cell service is spotty and unpredictable; consider a satellite device
Source: Grand Teton National Park (NPS)
These are documented hazards, not a current conditions report. Check with the land manager before you go.
Common questions
- How long is the Teton Crest Trail?
- The Teton Crest Trail is 57.4 km (35.7 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Teton Crest Trail have?
- The Teton Crest Trail has about 3,004 m (9,856 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Teton Crest Trail start and finish?
- The Teton Crest Trail runs between String Lake Trailhead and Phillips Pass.
- Is there water on the Teton Crest Trail?
- Far's catalog records 2 mapped water sources along the Teton Crest Trail, including String Lake and Marion Lake. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Teton Crest Trail?
- Published distances for the Teton Crest Trail vary from about 57 to 65 km depending on which trailheads you start and finish at. The figure shown here matches the route drawn on this page, String Lake to Phillips Pass. Check which variant a published distance refers to before planning against it.
- What hazards are recorded on the Teton Crest Trail?
- Far records 4 sourced hazards on the Teton Crest Trail: Snowy passes need ice axe, Bear canister required, Afternoon lightning storms and Limited cell coverage. Each is cited to the source that published it. Conditions change — this is not a current conditions report.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap57.4 km
- alltrails.com64.9 km
- Far curator review57.4 km
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.