Alaska Basin Explained

Alaska Basin
Country:United States
Region:Teton Range
State:Wyoming
Coordinates:43.7011°N -110.8544°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Elevation Ft:9400
Area Mi2:8

Alaska Basin is a subalpine basin on the west slopes of the Teton Range, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Located on the western border of Grand Teton National Park, Alaska Basin is within the Jedediah Smith Wilderness of Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The drainage for the basin is to the northwest along Teton Creek through Teton Canyon. Access into the basin is by trail only and the basin is bisected by the Teton Crest Trail which connects Mount Meek Pass to the south with Hurricane Pass to the north. The Alaska Basin Trail also enters Alaska Basin and connects with the Teton Crest Trail near Sunset Lake.[2] Alaska Basin can also be accessed from the west by starting at the Teton Canyon campground. From there the hike to the summit of Table Mountain is roundtrip with a total elevation gain of .[3]

Notes and References

  1. 1597697. Alaska Basin. 2012-05-25.
  2. Topoquest (USGS Quads). Grand Teton, WY. 2012-05-25.
  3. Web site: Day Hikes. National Park Service. 2012-05-25. pdf. February 2012.