About
Length14.8 mi
ShapePoint-to-Point
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain3,820 ft up
Typical time10 hr 30 min
TrailheadDeath Canyon trailhead or Rendezvous Mountain
SurfaceCanyon trail and open divide
Best seasonOpen Canyon is best accessed in summer after the snow melts and in fall before the first snow arrives. Hikers should use caution when traveling over snow and not attempt this hike unless they have...
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityDeath Canyon Trailhead Open Canyon is a very strenuous, 14.8 mi (23.8 km) RT hike with 3,820 ft (1,160 m) of elevation gain 13%. Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead Open Canyon is a very strenuous, 19.4 mi (31.2 km) one-way point-to-point hike with 3,440 ft (1,050 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 10%. The trail is often narrow, steep, and includes steps and switchbacks.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers🎒 Backpacking

Death Canyon Trailhead Open Canyon is a very strenuous, out and back trail that winds through alpine forests along the shores of Phelps Lake before ascending into the canyon and transporting hikers to alpine terrain near Mount Hunt Divide. Take in the views at the divide before returning the same way. Before attempting this hike, stop by the Jenny Lake Ranger Station to speak with a ranger about conditions on Mount Hunt Divide, as the divide often holds snow until mid-July and can be dangerous if attempted without the proper snow equipment. Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead Hike from the Teton Village base area to the top of Rendezvous Mountain via Jackson Hole Mountain Resort trails , or take the Aerial Tram ( fees apply ), to start this very strenuous point-to-point hike over Mount Hunt Divide and down Open Canyon. Take the Valley Trail and Jackson Hole Moutain Resort trails to return to the Teton Village base area. Before attempting this hike, stop by the Jenny Lake Ranger Station to speak with a ranger about conditions on Mount Hunt Divide, as the divide often holds snow until mid-July and can be dangerous if attempted without the proper snow equipment.

Tips
One of the least-walked canyons in the range. Mount Hunt Divide gives a superb view for very few people.
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