Hurricane Pass Trail
Hurricane Pass the Park Service's write-up
12-16 Hours · no dogs · Summer, Fall · season Hurricane Pass 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 Hurricane Pass unless they have previous snow experience and the proper equipment.
Start Jenny Lake
Take a hike down the South Fork of Cascade Canyon for some of the most spectacular views in the park. After starting at the Jenny Lake Trailhead, hikers may either walk around the southern end of the lake or take a shuttle boat across the lake to access Cascade Canyon. Hikers will then head down the relatively flat canyon, before taking a left at the forks of the canyon. From there begins a 5.3 mile uphill climb, passing Schoolroom Glacier, and ending at the 10,400 ft Hurricane Pass. Here, hikers have panoramic views of "Les Trois Tetons" (Grand, Middle, and South Teton), as well as an aerial view of Schoolroom Glacier. Stop by the Jenny Lake Ranger Station to speak with a backcountry ranger before heading out, as the pass can retain snow until mid-July.
Accessibility Hurricane Pass Via Shuttle Boat Hurricane Pass is a very strenuous, 20 mi (32.2 km) RT out and back hike with 4,120 ft (1,260 m) of elevation gain with an average slope of 9%. Hurricane Pass Via South Jenny Lake Loop Trail Hurricane Pass is a very strenuous, 23.9 mi (38.5 km) RT out and back hike with 4,370 ft (1,330 m) of elevation gain with an average slope of 9%. The trail crosses several bridges. Trail obstacles include steps, exposed roots and rocks, narrow sections, and steep switchbacks.