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    • Wilson, Wyoming

      Hike to Ski Lake

      4.3
      4.4 mi / 455 ft gain
      This is a great hike that is just a few minutes from Wilson, WY. This trail is used more by locals than visitors to the area, but is a great one to check out if you are nearby. The views are incredible and the lake at the top is pretty cool, too.There is easy access from Teton Village and Jackson...
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    • Teton Village, Wyoming

      Teton Crest Trail

      5.0
      25.35 mi / 3412 ft gain
      The Teton Crest Trail has several variations that allow the hiker to enter and exit through different canyons. The classic trail begins at the Phillips Pass Trailhead and comes to a close at Paintbrush Divide. Many hikers choose to take the Teton Village Tram up to Marion Lake and join up with th...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Dunanda Falls via Boundary Creek Trail

      4.5
      16.56 mi / 771 ft gain
      You'll start at the Bechler Ranger Station and take the Boundry Creek Trail. Depending on which camp site you reserve your hike will be anywhere from 5-9 miles. We camped at site 9A1 5 miles from the ranger station. Hiking to waterfall is 16+ miles round trip Your feet will get wet on this hike,...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Photograph Cave Falls

      3.5
      Cave Falls is one of the hidden waterfalls of Yellowstone National Park that really only the natives know about. Although Cave Falls originally derived its name from a cave next to the waterfall, the cave has since collapsed and is no longer accessible. Known for its enormous length of 250 feet, ...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Phelps Lake Overlook

      5.0
      1.98 mi / 404 ft gain
      Phelps Lake Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Moose, Wyoming.
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Huckleberry Point via Death Canyon Trailhead

      5.0
      6.45 mi / 1401 ft gain
      Getting There: Coming from Jackson Hole, enter Grand Teton National Park and turn left onto Moose-Wilson Road. Continue southwest until you come to Death Canyon trailhead on your right. There is a large parking lot beside the trailhead, as well as bathrooms and picnic areas. The Trail: The ...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Backpack to Alaska Basin via Death Canyon

      28.2 mi / 7500 ft gain
      Death Canyon Trailhead is easily accessed by heading south on Moose-Wilson Rd. from Grand Teton National Park Headquarters for 3 miles. Once at the junction turn right onto an uneven dirt road and go north 0.7 miles to the parking area.Day 1: (8.3 miles) From Death Canyon Trailhead hike west for ...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Backpack to the Death Canyon Shelf

      20 mi / 2700 ft gain
      If you can snag a permit to camp at Death Canyon Shelf, consider yourself lucky. This backcountry camping zone holds some of the best sites in Grand Teton National Park. The shelf is a 3-mile stretch of the Teton Crest trail between Fox Creek Pass and Mount Meek Pass, and runs parallel to Death C...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Buck Mountain Summit

      8.24 mi / 4856 ft gain
      Start this ascent at the Death Canyon Trailhead in Grand Teton National Park, at 6807' elevation.  Allow for 12 hours.  In the first two miles, it is important to be mindful of bears.  Follow the trail for about 1/2 of a mile, and just before the third foot bridge, an unmarked use climbers' trail...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Phelps Lake

      4.9
      4.22 mi / 974 ft gain
      Don’t look down! You’re about to cliff jump 40 feet from a granite boulder into a lake cold with Glacier runoff. This short and beautiful hike, with a four hundred foot climb, will lead you to our favorite summertime activity…jumping and swimming! If you park at the Preserve trailhead, plan to g...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Patrol Cabin at Death Canyon via Death Canyon Trail

      5.0
      7.52 mi / 1857 ft gain
      Your adventure begins at 7,000 feet along lodge pole pines and small creeks. Just a few minutes into the hike, you will reach the Valley Trail Junction. Stay left and continue towards Death Canyon. The first mile of the trail climbs 400 feet through pine forests and aspen groves to the Phelps Lak...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Death Canyon to Fox Creek Pass

      5.0
      18.15 mi / 3599 ft gain
      Day 1: This trip begins at the Death Canyon Trailhead. Try to arrive early, as it gets crowded and various groups day hike from here. After the first few miles, you’ll encounter Phelps Lake. You’ll have several opportunities for photos, and they will all be beautiful. As you continue on, be on t...
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    • Jackson, Wyoming

      Backpack to Marion Lake

      4.0
      13.73 mi / 3409 ft gain
      Marion Lake is one of Grand Teton National Park’s many spectacular high altitude lakes. The lake sits above Granite Canyon, and next to sweeping meadows that are loaded with colorful wildflowers during July and August. Campsites at the lake may be available by obtaining a backcountry permit from ...
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    • Teton Village, Wyoming

      Hike the Granite Canyon Trail

      3.0
      13.14 mi / 1703 ft gain
      The Granite Canyon Trail is located near Teton Village, Wyoming and is best for experienced hikers. The trail is typically trafficked from March until August. This hike can be shortened by taking the tram in Teton Village to the top of Rendezvous Mountain, and then hiking down to Marion Lake and ...
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    • Jackson, Wyoming

      Granite Canyon to Death Canyon Loop

      4.5
      25 mi / 4000 ft gain
      This fairly easy 2-night backpacking trip in the Tetons can be started around noon, allowing you to finish around noon, 2 days later. From the visitor center, obtain a permit for 2 nights. Ask for a first night at Marion Lake (the Granite Canyon campsites are not my favorites), and for a second ...
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    • Harriman State Park, Idaho

      Yurt Camping in Harriman State Park

      5.0
      Harriman State Park offers two yurts that are tucked just inside of the park entrance: Cygnet and Wyethia. With the exception of ADA accessibility, they are both identical in size and amenities. Cygnet is the first Yurt on your right side as you pull down the drive, and Wyethia is a few hundred f...
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