Alaska Basin Trail
5.3 mi
Distance
322 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 55m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Alaska Basin Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,203 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 3,298 ft |
| End | 5.3 mi | 2,389 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Managing agency
- National Park Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Teton Village, WY · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Teton County, WY
- Jurisdiction:
- Grand Teton National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(307) 739-3399
- Email:grte_info@nps.gov
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