| The United States Congress designated the Teton Wilderness in 1964 and it now has a total of 585,238 acres. All of the wilderness is in Wyoming. The state's second largest Wilderness area straddles the Continental Divide deep in the heart of Wyoming.It is bordered on the north by Yellowstone National Park, on the east by Washakie Wilderness, and on the west by Grand Teton National Park. To the west of the Great Divide the land is dominated by timbered ridges, grassy slopes, and broad willow and sedge meadows with elevations from 7,500 feet to 9,675 feet.To the east are high plateaus broken by ridges and extensive mountain meadows with elevations from 8,000 feet to 12,165 feet ( Younts Peak). On Two Ocean Pass, the famous Two Ocean Creek splits to send water to both the Atlantic and the Pacific.You'll see evidence of the great fires from the summer of 1988 that burned here and in Yellowstone. You may also see downed trees from 1987's summer tornado that mowed a 20-mile-long, two-mile-wide swath through the area. But in general, this area is vast, spectacular, and relatively unspoiled. Teton Wilderness ranks among this nation's best wildlife areas.Summer brings trumpeter swans, sandhill cranes, ducks, geese, falcons, and song birds. Grizzly bears, grey wolves, and bison wander across meadows. Golden and bald eagles, hawks, grouse, coyotes, beavers, martens, bobcats, porcupines, otters, and mink live here year-round. Approximately 450 miles of trails provide access to this popular area. About half of the visitors to this area come expressly to hunt and fish.It is strongly recommend that all visitors take precautions to protect themselves against the threat of bears. |
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| | | Facilities: Teton Wilderness provides camping opportunities. Best Time To Visit: Teton Wilderness is open year round. Fees: No fees are charged. Accessibility: This wilderness is not handicap accessible. Rules: Do not litter. Directions: To reach Teton Wilderness from Jackson, start out going north on North Center Street toward East Deloney Avenue for less than 0.1 miles. Turn left onto East Deloney Avenue for less than 0.1 miles. Turn right onto US-26 and continue to follow east for 30.2 miles. From Moran, drive approximately 20 miles northwest on Highway 191. Map: Click here for a map to Teton Wilderness Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Teton Wilderness. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Bridger-Teton National Forest | | P.O. Box 1888 | | Jackson, Wyoming 83001 |
| | | Phone | | General: (307) 739-5500 | |
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