Teton Crest Trail

A portion of the Crest Trail in typical early July conditions

The Teton Crest Trail traverses a high elevation route along the western edge of the Teton Range. It passes in and out of the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park as it winds its way north for 40 miles from Teton Pass to Paintbrush Canyon.  Most people choose to join the Crest Trail inside Grand Teton National Park from the top of the aerial tram at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort or via Granite Canyon from that trailhead.  This route requires advanced backpacking and navigation skills as it traverses several steep mountain passes requiring the use of an ice axe and/or crampons until it melts out, typically in mid to late July.