Teton Crest Trail in 5 days
Itinerary
Phillips Bench Trailhead
8.7 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Granite South/Middle Fork
5.6 mi • 1,400 ft gain
Death Canyon Shelf
10.4 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Cascade South Fork
3.3 mi • 700 ft gain
Cascade North Fork
11.1 mi • 2,100 ft gain
String Lake Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
May
Jun
Jul
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Sep
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Dec
Jan
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May–Oct
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Online reservations
| Opens | Jan 10 | 8 AM MST |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 2 days ahead | 11:59 PM MDT |
Passed Advance release: Jan 10 at 8 AM MST
B
In-person reservations
| Opens | 1 day ahead | 8 AM MDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 5 PM MDT |
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permit application:
| 1st Night Campsite | Granite South/Middle Fork |
|---|---|
| 2nd Night Campsite | Death Canyon Shelf |
| 3rd Night Campsite | Cascade South Fork |
| 4th Night Campsite | Cascade North Fork |