Near South Fork Cascade Canyon
Cathedral Group (Grand Teton, Mt. Owen and Teewinot) from Cascade Canyon Turnout. Image by the National Park Service (NPS).

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

South Fork Cascade Canyon

4.8 (6 Ratings)
A lesser-used trail with backcountry feel, camping, and great views.
3.8
mi
Distance
1,791
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.76mi
Distance
1,791ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
9,634ft
High Point
7,857ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail begins at the Forks of Cascade Canyon and terminates at Hurricane Pass as it leads to Schoolroom Glacier. Most of this trail allows backcountry camping with a permit. The South Fork !Cascade Canyon Trail is part of the Teton Crest Trail. Enjoy the stunning views of Teton Ridge and Table mountain as you hike. The grade of South Fork becomes slightly more precipitous as it heads towards Hurricane Pass.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Holly Lake

Hike Route

Holly Lake

Lake
strenuous
1.66 mi
+616 ft
Lake Solitude

Hike Route

Lake Solitude

Birding
strenuous
13.55 mi
+2,371 ft
Moose Ponds Loop Trail

Hike Route

Moose Ponds Loop Trail

Lake
easy
1.72 mi
+128 ft
Garnet Canyon Trail to Cleft Falls

Hike Route

Garnet Canyon Trail to Cleft Falls

Views
strenuous
8.16 mi
+2,312 ft
Lupine Meadows to Lower Saddle

Hike Route

Lupine Meadows to Lower Saddle

Birding
strenuous
12.43 mi
+5,117 ft
Delta Lake

Hike Route

Delta Lake

Geologically Significant
moderate
3.59 mi
+2,299 ft
Contributors
Tom Robson