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Fox Creekĭidn’t get a permit when they opened in January? Didn’t get your choice of walk-up permits? It’s all good! Fox Creek is outside the park, and as such, doesn’t require a permit. If you’re planning to camp at Fox Creek, fill all your water reservoirs here because there might not be any other water available. If you’re the type to jump in an alpine lake, this might just be the warmest option along the trail. Just a few miles into the hike, you’re already rewarded with beautiful Marion Lake. Keep an eye out for the trail marker off to the right. Rendezvous Mountainįrom the tram exit, start following the crowds down a dirt road to begin the hike. Consult a map for the best route for you (hint: just take the tram).

There are many other trail variations and also trails that begin on the west side and link up with the Teton Crest Trail. The trailhead is near Phelps Lake off of Moose Wilson Road.

Death Canyon Trail This will give you the best of the Teton Crest Trail, including Death Canyon Shelf, Cascade Canyon, and Paintbrush Divide.

This might be a good option for those who don’t have a shuttle and want to make a loop while maximizing their distance on the Teton Crest Trail.

Open Canyon Trail This shares a trailhead with Death Canyon but cuts over to Granite Canyon Trail.

The trailhead is just inside the park entrance on Moose Wilson Road.

Granite Canyon Trail This is for those who want to start and finish in the park while maximizing their distance on the Teton Crest Trail.

WildFlower Trail If you want to get the Nutella waffles at the gondola summit or meet up with your lazy tram-riding friends, you can take the Wildflower Trail from Jackson Hole to the top.

You’ll begin outside the park in the Jedidiah Smith Wilderness.

Phillips Pass This is the starting point for the completionists who want to hike every single mile of the Teton Crest Trail.

If you’re determined to hike up to the Teton Crest Trail yourself, you have options: There’s a shop at the summit that reportedly sells famous Nutella waffles, so save your appetite if you’re so inclined. The purists among us will call this cheating, but we felt like it was worth every penny for the views and the 4,000 feet of elevation gain that the tram cut off from the hike. The reason to hike in a northerly direction is so you will be heading toward the peaks for most of the hike instead of having them behind you (and so you can take the tram). There are multiple ways to do this hike, but we chose to start at the aerial tram at Jackson Hole and hike south to north all the way over Paintbrush Divide to the String Lake trailhead. Permits are required for backcountry camping, but there are still options if you’re unable to get one in advance. Okay, okay, we KNOW Teton Crest Trail is not in Arizona, but once in a while a hike is just so incredible that you have to share it anyway! Experience alpine lakes, rushing rivers, sparkling glaciers, impressive wildlife, and breathless heights as you make your way across the backbone of Grand Teton National Park on this 36-mile journey.