Cascade Canyon Trail - Backpack and Hike near Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Teton County, WY, United States,Jackson Hole,Wyoming
43.75172413757446, -110.72233378887177
18.9 miles N of Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Address: Teton County, WY, United States
GPS: 43°45'6.2"N 110°43'20.4"W
Maps | Directions
State: Wyoming
Trails/Routes: 24.3 mi

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Backpack and Hike

This hike starts the same as the Jenny Lake trail, then after you pass the boat dock, it takes off up Cascade Canyon just to the north of Teewinot, Mount Owen, and the Grand Teton along Cascade Creek. You'll notice a significant drop in trail traffic as soon as you pass the Hidden Falls area. At any time of year, it will be clear why it's called Cascade Canyon. After only a few miles in, you'll start to see waterfalls cascading down the sides of the mountains as they melt off the glaciers. If you make it a little earlier in the season, you'll see even more falls and bigger cascades.

Watch for wildlife. You're likely to see bear, moose, elk, deer, and marmots along this route.

Key Distances:

  • Hidden Falls - 2.5 mi
  • Cascade Canyon Trail - 3.0 mi
  • South Fork Campground - 6.8 mi
  • Schoolroom Glacier - 11.5 mi
  • Hurricane Pass - 12 mi

Mapped Route/Trail Distances

Jenny Lake Trailhead to Hurricane Pass 24.3 miles Round Trip
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More Information

Grand Teton National Park Itinerary

https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/grand-teton-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diin

Cascade Canyon - Hike to Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park

https://www.tetonhikingtrails.com/cascade-canyon.htm

Cascade Canyon Trail - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascade_Canyon_Trail

Cascade Canyon Trail Hike, Grand Teton National Park

https://www.jacksonholewy.net/trails/cascade_canyon.php

Grand Teton National Park: Cascade Canyon

https://www.backpacker.com/trips/grand-teton-national-park-cascade-canyon/
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Jackson Hole, Wyoming

  1. Head north on US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N/N Cache St toward E Deloney Ave
    Continue to follow US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N
    (6.8 mi)
  2. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N (5.5 mi)
  3. Turn left onto Teton Park Rd (1.0 mi)
  4. Keep right to stay on Teton Park Rd
    Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days
    (6.9 mi)
  5. Turn left (0.3 mi)
  6. Turn right
    Destination will be on the right
    (121 ft)
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To get to the trailhead, you'll start at the Jenny Lake Trailhead on the East shore of Jenny Lake. Then take the trail around the South shore of the lake. After you pass Hidden Falls and the Boat Dock, you'll fork off onto the Cascade Canyon trail.

If you're interested in cutting out the Jenny Lake trail, the ferry will take you across and land fairly close to the Cascade Canyon junction.

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Trails

Distance ?

24.3 miles Round Trip

Elevation Gain ?

3,561 feet

Real Ascent ?

4,582 feet

Real Descent ?

1,021 feet

Avg Grade (3°)

6%

Grade (-24° to 30°)

-44% to 58%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.