Teton Crest Trail, Mountain trail in Grand Teton National Park, United States.

The Teton Crest Trail runs 40 miles (64 km) from Phillips Pass on the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee national forest border to String Lake in Grand Teton National Park. It traverses the Death Canyon Shelf, Alaska Basin and high passes including Mount Meek Pass, Hurricane Pass and Paintbrush Divide, with 9,681 feet of ascent and 10,779 feet of descent.

Native American peoples used the mountain landscape as hunting grounds during warmer months centuries ago. The route now known as a modern trail follows some of the ancient pathways those early travelers established.

The route passes through terrain used by backcountry travelers and mountaineers for generations. Along the way, you encounter evidence of this sustained use in established camp locations and marked passages between peaks.

This is a high-altitude mountain trail that requires physical preparation and backcountry experience, particularly in changing weather. Visitors should prepare for sudden weather shifts and harsh conditions in alpine areas.

The trail passes through several distinct climate and vegetation zones, from the highest peaks down to forested areas. This variety allows hikers to travel through markedly different landscapes within just a few days.