Open Canyon Trail Explained

Open Canyon Trail
Location:Teton Range
Length Mi:8.3
Trailheads:Valley Trail
Granite Canyon Trail
Use:Hiking
Elev Change:Approximate gain of 2500feet
Highest Name:Mount Hunt Divide
Highest Ft:9698
Lowest Name:Valley Trail
Lowest Ft:7200
Difficulty:Strenuous
Season:Summer to Fall
Sights:Teton Range
Hazards:Severe weather

The Open Canyon Trail is a 8.3miles long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] The trail begins at a junction with the Valley Trail and is most easily accessed with a 3miles hike on the Valley Trail from the trailhead near the White Grass Ranger Station Historic District. From there the trail heads west from Phelps Lake to Mount Hunt Divide and then descends into Granite Canyon. The trail traverses the entire length of Open Canyon.[1] Indian Lake and Coyote Lake as well as Mount Hunt can also be reached from the trail but each require off trail navigation to access.[2] There are two different camping zones in the canyon which are available by permit.[3]

43.633°N -110.8513°W

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Notes and References

  1. Topoquest (USGS Quads). Grand Teton, WY. 2012-03-04.
  2. Book: Ortenburger, Leigh N.. A climber's guide to the Teton Range. Nov 1, 1996. Mountaineers Books. 0-89886-480-1. 47. Reynold G. Jackson.
  3. Web site: Backcountry Camping. National Park Service. 2012-03-04. pdf. October 2006.