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:
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Trips starting between November 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025
Permits required. Quota in effect.
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 |