Jedediah Smith Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Teton County, Wyoming, US
The Jedediah Smith Wilderness spans 123,451 acres along the western slopes of the Teton Range, adjacent to Grand Teton National Park.
Congress designated this section of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest as a protected wilderness area on October 30, 1984, enhancing conservation efforts.
The area maintains 175 miles of trails that connect to Grand Teton National Park through routes like Teton Canyon and Alaska Basin.
Visitors must carry their equipment on established trails, as mechanical vehicles and bicycles are not permitted within the wilderness boundaries.
The wilderness features karst limestone formations and caves, contrasting with the granite geology commonly found throughout the Teton Range.
Location: Teton County
Inception: October 30, 1984
GPS coordinates: 44.06670,-110.88400
Latest update: March 16, 2025 12:46
Mount Moran
27.2 km
Lewis Falls
29.8 km
Union Falls
14.1 km
Paintbrush Canyon Trail
31.3 km
Skillet Glacier
27.3 km
AMK Ranch
24 km
Bivouac Peak
23.4 km
Eagles Rest Peak
21.1 km
Owl Peak
12.2 km
Leigh Lake Ranger Patrol Cabin
29.2 km
Paintbrush Canyon
30.2 km
Moose Falls
19.4 km
Iris Falls
20.1 km
Ranger Peak
18.2 km
Mount Woodring
30.2 km
Thor Peak
27.2 km
Falling Ice Glacier
27.5 km
Bechler Falls
13.8 km
Elk Mountain
11.9 km
Terraced Falls
9.1 km
Traverse Peak
23.3 km
Colonnade Falls
19.8 km
Moran Canyon (Wyoming)
25.1 km
Leigh Canyon
29.9 km
Webb Canyon
15.6 km
Triple Glaciers
26.6 km
Snowshoe Canyon
24.8 km
Headwaters Campground
17.8 kmReviews
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