Garnet Canyon Trail, Grand Teton National Park

Name: Garnet Canyon Trail
Address: Grand Teton National Park, United States

#89 among attractions in Grand Teton National Park

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The Garnet Canyon Trail is a 4.8-mile long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The trailhead is at the Lupine Meadows parking area and climbs steeply more than 2,500 feet in just under 5 miles into Garnet Canyon. At the 2-mile point, the trail forks from the Amphitheater Lake Trail and heads south and then west into Garnet Canyon. Garnet Canyon is the most popular approach route for climbers attempting to summit not only Grand Teton but also Middle Teton, South Teton, Teepe Pillar and Disappointment Peak. Though the trail becomes unmaintained once it enters boulder fields at approximately the 9,500-foot elevation point, climbers continue on to other destinations such as the Lower Saddle, a high altitude mountain pass situated between Middle and Grand Teton. The altitude gain from the Lupine Meadows trailhead to the Lower Saddle is nearly 5,000 feet. ()

Length: 4.8 miMaximum elevation: 9500 ftMinimal elevation: 6732 ftCoordinates: 43°43'33"N, 110°47'46"W

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Garnet Canyon Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Teton, Surprise Lake, Middle Teton, Garnet Canyon.

1.1 miN
National park peak and hiking destination
Grand Teton, Grand Teton National Park
28 min walk • Grand Teton is the highest mountain in Grand Teton National Park, in Northwest Wyoming, and a classic destination in American mountaineering.
1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Surprise Lake, Grand Teton National Park
25 min walk • Surprise Lake is a lake in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Surprise Lake is on.20 miles east of Amphitheater Lake and can be accessed via a strenuous climb of just under 10 miles round trip from the Lupine Meadows trailhead.
0.8 miW
Alpine summit in a national park
Middle Teton, Grand Teton National Park
21 min walk • Middle Teton is the third-highest peak in the Teton Range, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Located within Grand Teton National Park, the peak is immediately southwest of Grand Teton, from which it is separated by a broad high ridge at 11,600 feet, known to local climbers as the Lower Saddle.
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Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Garnet Canyon, Grand Teton National Park
1 min walk • Garnet Canyon is located in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The canyon was formed by retreating glaciers which reached their last glacial maximum around 15,000 years ago.
0.8 miE
Natural attraction, Lake, National park
Amphitheater Lake, Grand Teton National Park
21 min walk • Amphitheater Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Amphitheater Lake is only.20 miles west of Surprise Lake and can be accessed via a strenuous climb of just under 10 miles round trip from the Lupine Meadows trailhead.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
South Teton, Grand Teton National Park
32 min walk • South Teton is the fifth-highest peak in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The peak is south of Middle Teton and just west of Cloudveil Dome and is part of the Cathedral Group of high Teton peaks.
0.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Disappointment Peak, Grand Teton National Park
15 min walk • Disappointment Peak is in the Teton Range of Wyoming, in Grand Teton National Park and immediately southeast of Grand Teton. The peak is part of the Cathedral Group, a region of the Tetons noted for particularly rugged mountains.
0.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nez Perce Peak, Grand Teton National Park
12 min walk • Nez Perce Peak is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, immediately southeast of Grand Teton. The peak is in the central portions of the range, immediately east of Cloudveil Dome and is sometimes considered to be part of what is collectively known as the Cathedral Group.
1.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Taminah, Grand Teton National Park
35 min walk • Lake Taminah is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. This alpine lake is a.5 miles northeast of Mount Wister and a little over a half mile south of Cloudveil Dome Lake Taminah lies within Avalanche Canyon and is.5 miles east and almost 1,000 feet lower in elevation than Snowdrift Lake.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Teepe Pillar, Grand Teton National Park
20 min walk • Teepe Pillar is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, immediately south of Grand Teton. The peak is the seventh highest in the Teton Range.
1.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Delta Lake, Grand Teton National Park
32 min walk • Delta Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Delta Lake is situated in Glacier Gulch and is fed rock flour from the Teton Glacier, which turns the water turquoise in appearance.

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Which popular attractions are close to Garnet Canyon Trail?

Nearby attractions include Garnet Canyon, Grand Teton National Park (1 min walk), Spalding Falls, Grand Teton National Park (5 min walk), Nez Perce Peak, Grand Teton National Park (12 min walk), Cathedral Group, Grand Teton National Park (14 min walk).