Experience the beauty of the Teton Mountain Range on this 2 day backpacking trip, without all of the fees, permits, and regulations of Grand Teton National Park (don't get us wrong, we love that place!).
Title: Jedediah Smith Wilderness
State: Wyoming
Nearest City: Alta, WY
Type: Loop
Recommended Duration: 2 Days
Getting there: From Driggs, ID head east towards Targhee Ski Resort and Teton Canyon Campground. Trailhead is located at the Teton Canyon Campground. You will take a right turn onto a gravel road that leads to the campground. The first trailhead that you see is for Table Mountain (which is another great hike we will be posting soon). Continue on the road for another little bit until the road ends and you will see the trailhead.
Trailhead info: There is usually plenty of parking right next to the trail head. Read the sign for trail and wilderness regulations.
Trail Map Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee/caribou-targhee/palisades/maps/05_09/Palisades_Teton%20Map%203%2011_09.pdf
Description: Start the hike heading south following South Fork Teton Creek for 2.7 miles. You will see a sign towards Devil's Staircase. Turn right and head up the staircase to the top of the plateau. You continue to head south along the top of the plateau until you reach a trail junction with the National Park trail after 4.2 miles from the Devils Staircase turnoff. You will turn left towards Alaska Basin (2 miles). There are many good spots to camp in this basin. We recommend camping near one of the basin lakes (but keep the regulation distances away from water, there will be signs). There are no fire aloud in the basin, so if you need a fire you can camp outside of the basin (because the are Rangers watching). The Jedediah Smith Wilderness has several rules that are unique. Make sure to check the forest service website before leaving on your trip (or read the sign at the trailhead). The next day, we recommend heading North to Hurricane Pass, where you can enjoy an amazing view of the Tetons. It is a steep 2.7 mile up but it is well worth it. Then you will have to backtrack those 2.7 miles to connect with the South Fork Teton Creek trail once again. You follow that trail for 7.5 miles back to the trailhead.
Title: Jedediah Smith Wilderness
State: Wyoming
Nearest City: Alta, WY
Type: Loop
Recommended Duration: 2 Days
Getting there: From Driggs, ID head east towards Targhee Ski Resort and Teton Canyon Campground. Trailhead is located at the Teton Canyon Campground. You will take a right turn onto a gravel road that leads to the campground. The first trailhead that you see is for Table Mountain (which is another great hike we will be posting soon). Continue on the road for another little bit until the road ends and you will see the trailhead.
Trailhead info: There is usually plenty of parking right next to the trail head. Read the sign for trail and wilderness regulations.
Trail Map Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee/caribou-targhee/palisades/maps/05_09/Palisades_Teton%20Map%203%2011_09.pdf
Description: Start the hike heading south following South Fork Teton Creek for 2.7 miles. You will see a sign towards Devil's Staircase. Turn right and head up the staircase to the top of the plateau. You continue to head south along the top of the plateau until you reach a trail junction with the National Park trail after 4.2 miles from the Devils Staircase turnoff. You will turn left towards Alaska Basin (2 miles). There are many good spots to camp in this basin. We recommend camping near one of the basin lakes (but keep the regulation distances away from water, there will be signs). There are no fire aloud in the basin, so if you need a fire you can camp outside of the basin (because the are Rangers watching). The Jedediah Smith Wilderness has several rules that are unique. Make sure to check the forest service website before leaving on your trip (or read the sign at the trailhead). The next day, we recommend heading North to Hurricane Pass, where you can enjoy an amazing view of the Tetons. It is a steep 2.7 mile up but it is well worth it. Then you will have to backtrack those 2.7 miles to connect with the South Fork Teton Creek trail once again. You follow that trail for 7.5 miles back to the trailhead.
Water: There is plenty of water along most of the trail. Make sure to bring a filter or some sort of means of purification.
Season: June through September (call ranger station to check conditions)
What to Bring: Make sure to bring some warm and waterproof clothing. Rain is usually brief but can be strong. Also pack rope to tie your food up out of the reach of bears.
Ranger Info: Teton Basin Ranger District - 208-354-2312
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