Grand Teton (Modern Route)

Teton County, Wyoming, United States

15.5 miles (24.9 km) · 6,972 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.5 mi (24.9 km)
Elevation gain	6,972 ft (2,125 m)
Average gain	451 ft per mile (85 m per km)
Longest climb	7.9 mi, 6,911 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.6%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Grand Teton (Modern Route)

How much elevation gain does Grand Teton (Modern Route) have?

Grand Teton (Modern Route) has 6,972 ft (2,125 m) of elevation gain over 15.5 miles (24.9 km). That averages 451 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grand Teton (Modern Route)?

The difficulty score for Grand Teton (Modern Route) is 22.6 of 100. That is harder than 94.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grand Teton (Modern Route)?

The longest climb on Grand Teton (Modern Route) runs 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and gains 6,911 ft (2,106 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.6%.