Alaska Basin Trail Explained

Alaska Basin Trail
Location:Teton Range
Length Mi:7.5
Trailheads:Death Canyon Trail
Teton Crest Trail
Use:Hiking/Pack animals
Elev Change:Approximate gain of 3000feet
Highest Name:Static Peak Divide
Highest Ft:10800
Lowest Name:Death Canyon Trail junction
Lowest Ft:7800
Difficulty:Strenuous
Season:Summer to Fall
Sights:Teton Range
Hazards:Severe weather
Grizzly bears

The Alaska Basin Trail is a 7.5miles long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The trail begins at a junction on the Death Canyon Trail near the Death Canyon Barn and climbs steeply to Static Peak Divide.[1] From the divide, the trail soon splits with a western branch descending into Alaska Basin and the eastern trail (also known as the Alaska Basin Shelf Trail) continuing north to junction with the Teton Crest Trail.[2] There are no camping zones on the trail within Grand Teton National Park, however in National Forest lands within Alaska Basin, camping is permitted anywhere more than 200feet away from lakes, though no open fires are allowed.[3] The Alaska Basin Trail is oftentimes used by climbers attempting to make ascents of Buck Mountain and Veiled Peak.[4] 43.7041°N -110.8638°W

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Death Canyon Trailhead. National Park Service. 2012-05-19. pdf.
  2. Topoquest (USGS Quads). Grand Teton, WY. 2012-03-03.
  3. Web site: Backcountry Camping. National Park Service. 2012-03-03. pdf. October 2006.
  4. Book: Ortenburger, Leigh N.. A climber's guide to the Teton Range. Nov 1, 1996. Mountaineers Books. 0-89886-480-1. 76. Reynold G. Jackson.