South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail
The South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail is a 5.6-mile (9.0 km) long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] The trail begins at the Forks of Cascade Canyon and extends to Hurricane Pass. A short connector trail just before Hurricane Pass leads to Schoolroom Glacier.[2] From the Forks of Cascade Canyon and most of the way through South Cascade Canyon, backcountry camping is allowed with a permit.[3] The South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail is also part of the Teton Crest Trail its entire length and to the south beyond Hurricane Pass lies Alaska Basin.
| South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail | |
|---|---|
 South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail | |
| Length | 5.6 mi (9 km) |
| Location | Teton Range |
| Trailheads | Forks of Cascade Canyon |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation | |
| Elevation change | Approximate gain of 2,200 ft (670 m) |
| Highest point | Hurricane Pass, 10,338 ft (3,151 m) |
| Lowest point | Forks of Cascade Canyon, 8,100 ft (2,500 m) |
| Hiking details | |
| Trail difficulty | Strenuous |
| Season | Summer to Fall |
| Sights | Teton Range |
| Hazards | Severe weather |
References
- Grand Teton, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-06-02.
- "Day Hikes" (pdf). National Park Service. February 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
- "Backcountry Camping" (pdf). National Park Service. October 2006. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
- "Cascade Canyon Trail". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
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