Near Middle Pilgrim Creek
Autumn cottonwood trees. Pilgrim Creek. Grand Teton National Park with permission from Ralph Maughan

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Middle Pilgrim Creek

4.0 (2 Ratings)
One of the loneliest, most grizzly-strewn meadows in the US, with constant views of Grand Teton.
12.1
mi
Distance
1,967
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Bring bear spray.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
12.14mi
Distance
1,967ft
Elevation Gain
1,309ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
8,716ft
High Point
7,011ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Nestled between Wildcat Peak (9,086') and Bobcat Ridge, Middle Pilgrim Creek is an awe-inspiring venture through some of the most remote, grizzly-packed wilderness in the US, all within sight of Grand Teton. Starting from the parking area off of Pilgrim Creek Road, Middle Pilgrim Creek trail rises, as the creek itself falls at a very easy rate at first, then more rapidly, until it reaches an intersection with Wildcat Peak Trail. Before this intersection however, you'll bypass West Pilgrim and Pilgrim Trail and shortly after exit the cover of trees and into meadows overflowing with wildflowers. After intersecting with Wildcat Peak Trail, Middle Pilgrim drops at a reasonable rate to Arizona Creek Trail.

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Contributors
Tom Robson