Granite Canyon and Teton Village

The trailhead for Granite Canyon is reached by driving north on the Teton Village Road. After passing the turnoff to Teton Village, you’ll soon reach a park entrance station and the Granite Canyon trailhead is located about a half mile beyond the station (RVs are not allowed). The trail leads west toward the mountains and, after about a half mile of hiking, you’ll cross Granite Creek. Hiking another three-quarters of a mile brings you to a junction with the Valley Trail. Go right. After crossing Granite Creek again, turn left at a second junction, which takes you into Granite Canyon proper. The trail climbs moderately into the canyon, following the creek. Hike as far into the canyon as you want before making a return trip via the same route. Backpackers can connect to Death Canyon or, for a longer trip, Alaska Basin and out Cascade Canyon (park camping permit required). In addition, this hike can be accessed from Teton Village by walking from the center of Teton Village north, alongside the Teewinot Chairlift, and past the bottom of the Apres Vous Chairlift (to its east) and look for the Valley Trail heading off to the right. After roughly two miles, this trail connects with the trail heading into Granite Canyon.