Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming

Alaska Basin Trail

7.7 mi of trail, end to end · about 1,400 ft of climbing · 3,000 ft of descent · 7,845 ft–10,821 ft · earth surface · trail class Minimally Developed · hiking, horse

10,510 ft 7,845 ft · 5.0 mi high 10,817 ft

Static Peak Divide Trail the Park Service's write-up

9-11 Hours · no dogs · Summer, Fall · season Static Peak Divide 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 Static Peak Divide unless they have previous snow experience and the proper equipment.

Start Death Canyon Trailhead

Four hikers walk down a steep, rocky trail.
Hikers take in stunning views from Static Peak Divide. Photo: NPS Photo/Bemis

Static Peak Divide is a very strenuous hike that takes a full day to complete. After heading into Death Canyon, take the split to Static Peak Divide. The trail switchbacks up the side of the canyon, gaining significant elevation over the next few miles. This can be hazardous for those not acclimated to high altitude. The best cure for altitude sickness is to retreat to a lower elevation. Once at the divide, hikers will have stunning views of the Teton Range and Alaska Basin. Static Peak Divide often holds snow until July. Those planning to hike the divide should stop by the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center or the Jenny Lake Ranger Station before attempting the hike. Ice axes and crampons – along with the knowledge of how to use them – may be necessary until mid-summer.

Accessibility Static Peak Divide is a very strenuous, 16 mi (25.7 km) RT out and back hike with 5,590 ft (1,700 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 15%. The trail is often narrow and steep, with exposed roots and sections crossing rock faces.

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.