Granite Canyon
Grand Teton National Park
Hike through forests and meadows in Granite Canyon on this moderately strenuous to strenuous hike.
Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead OPEN 2023 Hike from the Teton Village base area to the top of Rendezvous Mountain via Jackson Hole Mountain Resort trails, or take the Aerial Tram (fees apply), to start this moderate hike down Granite Canyon. From the summit, the trail follows the ridgeline down to the South Fork of Granite Canyon with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. The trail takes visitors through dense forests and open fields that are bright with wildflowers during the growing season as they travel along Granite Creek down the canyon. Trails are not recommended for hiking until snow has melted, usually by late July. Take the Valley Trail and Jackson Hole Moutain Resort trails to return to the Teton Village base area. Valley Trail Access OPEN 2023 For a strenuous out and back hike, hike from the Teton Village base area via Jackson Hole Mountain Resort trails to the start of the Valley Trail. Take the Valley Trail to the Granite Canyon Trail and follow Granite Creek up the canyon through forests and wildflower meadows to the South Fork Granite Canyon trail junction. Return the same way. Granite Canyon Trailhead CLOSED 2023 For a strenuous out and back hike, start from the Granite Canyon Trailhead and follow Granite Creek up the canyon through forests and wildflower meadows to the South Fork Granite Canyon trail junction. Return the same way.
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7-11 Hours
Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead Granite Canyon is a moderately strenuous, 12.9 mi (20.8 km) one-way point-to-point hike with 1,480 ft (450 m) of elevation gain and 5,520 ft (1,680 m) of elevation loss. Valley Trail Access Granite Canyon is a strenuous, 15.0 mi (24.1 km) RT hike with 3,250 ft (990 m) of elevation gain. Granite Canyon Trailhead Granite Canyon is a strenuous, 13.4 mi (21.6 km) RT hike with 2,190 ft (670 m) of elevation gain.
A general fee is charged to enter Grand Teton National Park. A fee is charged to ride the Aerial Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. (Discounted when purchased online in advance.)
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Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead Granite Canyon is a moderately strenuous, 12.9 mi (20.8 km) one-way point-to-point hike with 1,480 ft (450 m) of elevation gain and 5,520 ft (1,680 m) of elevation loss and an average slope of 13%. Valley Trail Access Granite Canyon is a strenuous, 15.0 mi (24.1 km) RT hike with 3,250 ft (990 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 11%. Granite Canyon Trailhead Granite Canyon is a strenuous, 13.4 mi (21.6 km) RT hike with 2,190 ft (670 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 8%. The trail is often narrow, steep, and includes steps and switchbacks.
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No — Permits are required for those planning to stay overnight in the backcountry. Visit the backcountry page to learn about obtaining a permit.
Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead, Valley Trail Access, or Granite Canyon Trailhead
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