Teton Crest Trail (WY)

Teton County, Wyoming, United States

39.6 miles (63.7 km) · 8,837 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Teton Crest Trail (WY) covers 39.6 miles across Teton County, Wyoming, United States. Runners face 8,801 feet of climbing with 9,709 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 4.8 miles and gains 2,795 feet. Vertical rate measures 225 feet of gain per mile. The course is 47% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 85.5th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Wyoming adventures.

Route facts

Distance39.6 mi (63.7 km)
Elevation gain8,837 ft (2,694 m)
Average gain223 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb11.7 mi, 1,051 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade28.2%
Runnable47% of the route
Climbs / descents5 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score17.1 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat9%
Mild uphill12%
Moderate uphill11%
Steep uphill20%
Mild downhill14%
Moderate downhill12%
Steep downhill22%

Questions about Teton Crest Trail (WY)

How much elevation gain does Teton Crest Trail (WY) have?

Teton Crest Trail (WY) has 8,837 ft (2,694 m) of elevation gain over 39.6 miles (63.7 km). That averages 223 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Teton Crest Trail (WY)?

The difficulty score for Teton Crest Trail (WY) is 17.1 of 100. That is harder than 87% of routes at a similar distance. About 47% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Teton Crest Trail (WY)?

The longest climb on Teton Crest Trail (WY) runs 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and gains 1,051 ft (320 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.2%.

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