Grand Teton National Park - Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - page 385

to descend into the North Fork of Granite Canyon . From here it's a short climb to lovely
Marion Lake , 6.6 miles from the trailhead, where you'll find three designated campsites.
DAY 2: MARION LAKE TO DEATH CANYON TRAILHEAD
6 HOURS, 11.3 MILES, 2450FT DESCENT
Today it's 2.3 miles up to Fox Creek Pass , then it's all downhill for 9 miles through the
forests of Death Canyon to Phelps Lake Overlook and the Death Canyon Trailhead ( Click
here ) . To avoid a car shuttle, hike south at the junction before Phelps Lake along the Val-
ley Trail to Teton Village (5.5 miles).
By choosing to hike in the opposite direction you can save a few bucks (the downhill
tram ride is free of charge), but you'll gain much more elevation.
Teton Crest Trail
Duration 4 or 5 days
Distance 31.4 or 39.9 miles
Difficulty Moderate-difficult
Elevation Change 6000ft
Start String Lake ( Click here )
Finish Granite Creek Trailhead or Teton Village
Nearest Junction North Jenny Lake Junction
Summary This epic takes hikers rambling over the lofty spine of the Tetons for jaw-drop-
ping views and a fair share of high exposure.
This classic route is one to remember. Dipping in and out of the neighboring Jedediah
Smith Wilderness, the route has numerous outs - the canyons and passes that access the
trail on either side. The following is only a suggested itinerary. Hikers must arrange for a
shuttle here or have two cars to leave at the start and end points. Bring plenty of sunscreen
- there is almost no shade.
DAYS 1 & 2
Day one is the same as the Paintbrush Divide loop ( Click here ) . Day two continues to
follow this route until the junction between the North and South Forks of Cascade