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Travel into the heart of the Teton range on this strenuous, 8.4 mile hike. Leaving from the Lupine Meadows Trailhead, hikers will switchback up to Three-Mile Junction, where they will follow the trail left towards Garnet Canyon. Follow the trail another mile until reaching a boulder field. Some scrambling is required to cross the boulder field, and visitors should be physically fit and comfortable with route finding before attempting to cross it. Once in the canyon, visitors will find themselves surrounded by some of the more prominent peaks in the range: Nez Perce, South and Middle Teton, the Grand Teton, and Disappointment Peak. Hikers should exercise caution when taking the Garnet Canyon trail, as boulder field crossings and significant elevation gain can be hazardous. If planning to travel into Garnet Canyon, stop by the Jenny Lake Ranger Station to speak with a backcountry ranger about conditions.
Garnet Canyon is a strenuous, 8.4 mile (13.5 km) roundtrip hike with 2,500+ ft (750+ m) of elevation gain. Trail crosses multiple boulder fields that require boulder hopping and wayfinding skills. Steep switchbacks and narrow hiking surfaces exist.
$45 for advanced reservations, booked through Recreation.gov
$35 for walk-in permits
Requests for advance reservations are only accepted beginning January 6, 2021 through May 15, 2021. All reservations are processed through Recreation.gov in real-time. To facilitate your reservation experience, please establish an account on Recreation.gov prior to the advance reservation season.
A non-refundable service fee of $45 will be charged for each reservation (fee is per trip, not per person). One-third of the sites are reserved in advance, leaving two-thirds available for walk-in permits. Walk-in permits will be assessed a $35 fee per trip.
Some camping zones fill quickly. Download the backcountry trip planner to review regulations and a map showing the authorized camping zones. Individual party reservations can consist of up to six people. Groups of 7-12 people must camp in designated group sites indicated on the brochure map. View maps of the backcountry camping zones.
Tough hike but so worth it! Absolutely gorgeous. You don’t get this riding in your car. You have to get out there!
Excellent access to South, Middle, and Grand Teton camping, hiking, and climbing. Flowers, bears, and waterfalls along the way! Take note, significant snow can linger well into July!
