South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail

South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail

South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail
Length 5.6 mi (9 km)
Location Teton Range
Trailheads Forks of Cascade Canyon
Use Hiking
Elevation
Elevation change Approximate gain of 2,200 ft (670 m)
Highest point Hurricane Pass, 10,338 ft (3,151 m)
Lowest point Forks of Cascade Canyon, 8,100 ft (2,500 m)
Hiking details
Trail difficulty Strenuous
Season Summer to Fall
Sights Teton Range
Hazards Severe weather

The South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail is a 5.6-mile (9.0 km) long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] The trail begins at the Forks of Cascade Canyon and extends to Hurricane Pass. A short connector trail just before Hurricane Pass leads to Schoolroom Glacier.[2] From the Forks of Cascade Canyon and most of the way through South Cascade Canyon, backcountry camping is allowed with a permit.[3] The South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail is also part of the Teton Crest Trail its entire length and to the south beyond Hurricane Pass lies Alaska Basin.

Coordinates: 43°45′49″N 110°45′50″W / 43.7635434°N 110.7638244°W / 43.7635434; -110.7638244[4]

See also

References

  1. Grand Teton, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  2. "Day Hikes" (pdf). National Park Service. February 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  3. "Backcountry Camping" (pdf). National Park Service. October 2006. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  4. "Cascade Canyon Trail". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
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