Middle and South Tetons

Teton County, Wyoming, United States

15.8 miles (25.4 km) · 6,859 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Middle and South Tetons is a 15.8 mile route in Teton County, Wyoming, United States. The course features 6,972 feet of elevation gain and 6,830 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 4.6 miles and gains 2,429 feet. Vertical rate measures 441 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 21% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 99.1th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Wyoming's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.8 mi (25.4 km)
Elevation gain	6,859 ft (2,091 m)
Average gain	434 ft per mile (82 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 5,843 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.7%
Runnable	20% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Middle and South Tetons

How much elevation gain does Middle and South Tetons have?

Middle and South Tetons has 6,859 ft (2,091 m) of elevation gain over 15.8 miles (25.4 km). That averages 434 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Middle and South Tetons?

The difficulty score for Middle and South Tetons is 21.4 of 100. That is harder than 92.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 20% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Middle and South Tetons?

The longest climb on Middle and South Tetons runs 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and gains 5,843 ft (1,781 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.7%.