Granite Canyon Trail
Backcountry camps
Along the way South District Group Sites Lower Granite Group Site South District Group Sites Upper Granite Horse Site
Trailhead Granite Canyon Trailhead 6,375 ft Drive there
Granite Canyon the Park Service's write-up
7-11 Hours · no dogs · Summer, Fall · season Granite 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 season unless they have previous snow experience and the proper equipment.
Start Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead, Valley Trail Access, or Granite Canyon Trailhead
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.
Accessibility Rendezvous 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 and an average slope of 8%. The trail is often narrow, steep, and includes steps and switchbacks.
Marion Lake the Park Service's write-up
9-13 Hours · no dogs · Summer, Fall · season Marion Lake 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 Marion Lake unless they have previous snow experience and the proper equipment.
Start Granite Canyon Trailhead or Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead
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 strenuous hike to Marion Lake. From the summit, the trail follows the ridgeline down to the Middle Fork of Granite Canyon with stunning views of the surrounding peaks and meadows full of bright wildflowers during the growing season. The trail ascends and descends several ridges before arriving at Marion Lake. Stop and rest at this spectacular alpine lake before making the return trip to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain. Return via the North and South Forks of Granite Canyon to complete this loop hike. Trails are not recommended for hiking until snow has melted, usually by late July.
Granite Canyon Trailhead
Head back into Granite Canyon for a strenuous hike to Marion Lake. Starting from the Granite Canyon Trailhead, hikers will follow Granite Creek as they travel up through the canyon. The trail takes visitors through dense forests and open fields that are bright with wildflowers in early summer. Once in Upper Granite Canyon, the trail opens up to reveal stunning views of the surrounding peaks and canyon below. Stop and rest at Marion Lake – a spectacular alpine lake – before making the return trip.
Accessibility Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead Marion Lake is a very strenuous, 14.7 mi (23.7 km) RT loop hike with 3,990 ft (1,220 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 11%. Granite Canyon Trailhead Marion Lake is a very strenuous, 18.8 mi (30.3 km) RT out and back hike with 3,510 ft (1,070 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 8%. The trail is often narrow, steep, and includes steps and switchbacks.