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Teton Crest Trail

Worth knowing
The Teton Crest Trail runs for a length of 63 kilometers through Wyoming in the United States.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Teton Crest Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!
On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.
Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about Teton Crest Trail
Difficulty
- demanding
Length
63 km
Elevation gain
2.700 m
Elevation loss
3.000 m
Highest Point
Paintbrush Divide / 3.245 m
Lowest Point
String Lake / 2.090 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
63 km
2.700 m
3.000 m
Paintbrush Divide
3.245 m
String Lake
2.090 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Teton Crest Trail
- in a tent/tarp
Solitude on the Teton Crest Trail
Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
The best time to hike the Teton Crest Trail is:
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Arrival to the Teton Crest Trail
You will arrive via Jackson Hole Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Taxi / Uber. Duration approx. 1 hours.
Departure from the Teton Crest Trail
Departure is via Jackson Hole Airport.
You can get to the airport per Taxi / Uber. Takes about 1 hours.
Useful links to the Teton Crest Trail
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Teton Crest Trail
Map and elevation profile of the Teton Crest Trail
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