Teton Crest Trail in 5 days
Part of
Guide to the Teton Crest Trail
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:
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Trips starting between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026
Reservations closed.
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 |