Devil's Stairs
Driggs, Idaho
| Address: | Teton Canyon Rd, Driggs, WY 83422 |
| GPS: |
43°45'19.9"N 110°54'53.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Trails/Routes: | 7.9 mi |
Backpack and Hike
Just to the West of Table Rock is this often overlooked trail less traveled by, full of beautiful meadows and beautiful views all its own. The trail begins from the same campsite as the Table Rock trailhead but instead heads South. The trail starts at the Teton Canyon Trail Head and follows the Alaska Basin Trail South for 2.9 miles through beautiful mountain meadows and thickets of trees surrounded on either side by majestic mountains. At the fork, you'll turn West up the mountain. You'll find the biggest test of your climb as you ascend 1000 feet in about 2 miles of switchback trails. At the top of the switchbacks there is a small ledge, as if it was the edge of a large stair. Above that, you'll find a gorgeous meadow filled with wildflowers, beautiful trees, and a babbling brook all against the monumental backdrop of a towering cliff.
Distance: ~8 miles (round trip)
More Information
Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Driggs, Idaho
- Head east on W Bates Rd toward N Main St (69 ft)
- Continue onto E Little Ave (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto Ski Hill RdEntering Wyoming(3.5 mi)
- Continue onto W Alta Ski Hill Rd (2.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Teton Canyon Rd (4.6 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
7.9 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
-1,588 feetReal Ascent ?
207 feetReal Descent ?
1,795 feetAvg Grade (-4°)
-8%Grade (-43° to 15°)
-93% to 27%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.