Grand Teton (Modern Route)

Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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

Grand Teton (Modern Route) is a 15.5-mile loop route in Teton County, Wyoming, United States, gaining 6,981 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.9 miles gaining 6,950 feet at an average 16.6% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

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	7.6 mi, 6,914 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 93.1% 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 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and gains 6,914 ft (2,107 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.6%.