About
Length12.9 mi
ShapePoint-to-Point
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,480 ft up
Typical time9 hr
TrailheadRendezvous Mountain (tram) or Granite Canyon trailhead
SurfaceMeadow and forest canyon trail
Best seasonGranite 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 early in the s...
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityRendezvous Mountain Trailhead Granite Canyon is a moderately strenuous, 12.9 mi (20.8 km) one-way point-to-point hike with 1,480 ft (450 m) of elevation gain and 5,520 ft (1,680 m) of elevation loss and an average slope of 13%. Valley Trail Access Granite Canyon is a strenuous, 15.0 mi (24.1 km) RT hike with 3,250 ft (990 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 11%. Granite Canyon Trailhead Granite Canyon is a strenuous, 13.4 mi (21.6 km) RT hike with 2,190 ft (670 m) of elevation gain a...
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers🦌 Wildlife🎒 Backpacking

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 moderate hike down Granite Canyon. From the summit, the trail follows the ridgeline down to the South Fork of Granite Canyon with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. The trail takes visitors through dense forests and open fields that are bright with wildflowers during the growing season as they travel along Granite Creek down the canyon. Trails are not recommended for hiking until snow has melted, usually by late July. Take the Valley Trail and Jackson Hole Moutain Resort trails to return to the Teton Village base area. Valley Trail Access For a strenuous out and back hike, hike from the Teton Village base area via Jackson Hole Mountain Resort trails to the start of the Valley Trail. Take the Valley Trail to the Granite Canyon Trail and follow Granite Creek up the canyon through forests and wildflower meadows to the South Fork Granite Canyon trail junction. Return the same way. Granite Canyon Trailhead For a strenuous out and back hike, start from the Granite Canyon Trailhead and follow Granite Creek up the canyon through forests and wildflower meadows to the South Fork Granite Canyon trail junction. Return the same way.

Tips
Riding the Jackson Hole tram to Rendezvous Mountain and walking down through the canyon is the easiest way to a big alpine day in the park. Buy a one-way tram ticket.
Location

Rendezvous Mountain (tram) or Granite Canyon trailhead

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