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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
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How to get a permit

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Nov 1 – Dec 31

Permits are required and quota is limited.

Option 1

In-person reservations
1 day ahead
8 AM MST
Reservations close the day of at 5 PM MST

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Permit application:

1st Night CampsiteGranite South/Middle Fork
2nd Night CampsiteDeath Canyon Shelf
3rd Night CampsiteCascade South Fork
4th Night CampsiteCascade North Fork

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