Near Static Peak Divide
Running the trail up to Static Peak Divide
Near Static Peak Divide
Heading towards Buck Mountain Pass after crossing Static Peak Divide
Near Static Peak Divide
Switchbacks on Static Peak
Near Static Peak Divide
Amazing views of Albright Peak and Death Canyon, nearing Static Peak Divide
Near Static Peak Divide
Nearing Alaska Basin and the edge of Grand Teton National Park on Buck Mountain Pass.

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Static Peak Divide

4.8 (5 Ratings)
A steep climb from Death Canyon leading to a mellow descent into Alaska Basin.
5.4
mi
Distance
3,025
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.44mi
Distance
3,025ft
Elevation Gain
523ft
Elevation Loss
70%
Max Grade
10,831ft
High Point
7,838ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Static Peak Divide starts at a junction off of the Death Canyon Trail near the Death Canyon Barn and climbs steeply to Static Peak Divide. From the divide, the trail splits with Alaska Basin Shelf and heads west, into the Jedediah Smith Wilderness. Along the way, you'll pass just below the summits of Albright Peak, Static Peak and Buck Mountain. There are no camping zones on the trail within Grand Teton National Park, however in National Forest lands within Alaska Basin, camping is permitted anywhere more than 200 ft away from lakes, though no open fires are allowed. The Alaska Basin Trail is often used by climbers attempting to ascend Buck Mountain (11,938').

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Contributors
Tom Robson