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Hiking trail in Wyoming, United States
Open Canyon Trail
Length8.3 mi (13.4 km)
LocationTeton Range
TrailheadsValley Trail
Granite Canyon Trail
UseHiking
Elevation changeApproximate gain of 2,500 ft (760 m)
Highest pointMount Hunt Divide, 9,698 ft (2,956 m)
Lowest pointValley Trail, 7,200 ft (2,200 m)
DifficultyStrenuous
SeasonSummer to Fall
SightsTeton Range
HazardsSevere weather

The Open Canyon Trail is a 8.3 mi (13.4 km) long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The trail begins at a junction with the Valley Trail and is most easily accessed with a 3 mi (4.8 km) 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. 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. There are two different camping zones in the canyon which are available by permit.

43°37′59″N 110°51′05″W / 43.6329836°N 110.8513241°W / 43.6329836; -110.8513241

See also

References

  1. ^ Grand Teton, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-03-04.
  2. Ortenburger, Leigh N.; Reynold G. Jackson (Nov 1, 1996). A climber's guide to the Teton Range. Mountaineers Books. p. 47. ISBN 0-89886-480-1.
  3. "Backcountry Camping" (PDF). National Park Service. October 2006. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
  4. "Open Canyon Trail". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2012-03-04.


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