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The hike to Basin Lakes in the Alaska Basin begins from Teton Canyon on the west side of Grand Teton National Park. From Highway 33 in the heart of Driggs, ID, turn eastbound onto Ski Hill Road. At just over a mile you'll reach a fork in the road. Bear left here and continue on Ski Hill Road, heading towards Grand Targhee Resort. Roughly 4 miles from Highway 33 you'll reach the Wyoming state line, and will soon pass through the town of Alta. At roughly 6.4 miles you'll reach the Targhee National Forest boundary. At 6.6 miles, just after crossing over the cattle guard, turn right onto Teton Canyon Road, which soon turns into a gravel road. From the junction drive another 4.6 miles to the South Teton Canyon Trailhead, located at the end of the road. As mentioned, Teton Canyon Road is a gravel road with lots of pot holes and washboard. However, a two-wheel drive vehicle should have no problems making it if drivers take their time.
This has become one of my favorite places to hike in the area that it is located. It is a fairly easy trail into Alaska basin but is about 8 miles one way. From there there are many other trails you can Branch out on with amazing views just about everywhere you go. If you are not from the area be aware that there are bears and food handling precautions should be taken. also please respect the trail, and pack out your garbage.
This is a wonderful area to hike and get away from everything. There are many wonderful areas to camp up here for a night or more as well. There is a ton of deadfall that has been blown down by the winds coming through the area. Many have fallen across the trails and others have fallen in the camping areas.
One of my favorites. Absolutely stunning! The creek was running full and was a bit risky for us to cross without a bridge. Hiked up until we were snowed out.
