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The entry point to the southern portion of the Teton Crest Trail.


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4.7

Miles

7.6

KM

Point to Point

9,179' 2,798 m

High

7,253' 2,211 m

Low

1,938' 591 m

Up

1,557' 475 m

Down

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

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Features River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The final crossing of Moose Creek can be quite dangerous and is un-bridged.

Description

Coal Creek serves as an entry point to the Teton Crest Trail. A sign on Wyoming Highway 22 marks the beginning of the trail. After 2.3 miles of moderately steep hiking, Coal Creek Meadows is reached, whose deep grass and large spring make a beautiful campsite. Another .3 miles leads to the Coal Creek-Mequite Canyon divide and an intersection with a trail to Phillips Pass.

From there 2.0 miles of moderate hiking down Mequite Canyon presents Moose Meadows, an area filled with large beaver ponds and grassy meadows frequently used as campsites. After an un-bridged and sometimes hazardous crossing of Moose Creek, the trail intersects Moose Creek Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Beaver, moose.

Contacts

Shared By:

Tom Robson

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Sep 3, 2021
Tim Dooley
Aug 6, 2020
Donna Ward
Gorgeous wildflowers. Beautiful views throughout hike. First day at this elevation, it was slow going. Worth every step. 5mi — 2h 30m
Jul 13, 2019
Brandon B
9.4mi — 6h 00m
Aug 17, 2018
Kelly D
0.6mi
Jul 8, 2018
Jenna-Leigh Tracy
Jul 7, 2018
Jenna-Leigh Tracy
4.7mi
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