Shadow Mountain

Total Miles
12.3

Elevation

2,506.79 ft

Duration

1.25 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

This is one trail you don't want to miss. If you're in the area to find epic views of the Grand Tetons and free camp spots, then this trail is for you! The trail is not hard, you can do the whole thing in 2WD. Unless there are heavy rains, in which case you will need 4WD. It's a big climb up the mountain to breathtaking views of the Teton Range.

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Shadow Mountain
Shadow Mountain

Difficulty

Gravel road. beautiful forest and mountain range

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Colin Arner
Dec 12, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Closed Gate
Darren Gwaltney
Nov 06, 2024
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Danny Alexander
Oct 03, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
Beautiful fall colors and amazing views of the Tetons. Drove it in my ‘22 Badlands Bronco with the Sasquatch package with 35” tires. It’s an easy trail that can be done with 2WD. The trail was dry with only one place with water at about 8”-10” deep.
Aidan Soto
Sep 19, 2024
2020 Subaru Outback
Open
Muddy/Wet
Super sticky and slimy mud as of the day of Wednesday’s rain. Traveling from the south side by the famous cabins and heading up about 3 miles before the slick mud starts. We turned around because my outback was sliding around and flinging mud everywhere. We ended up camping at site 2. Site 2A (the most popular view) is occupied by the Forest Service.

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