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Ditch Creek Pathway Access

Ditch Creek Pathway AccessPhoto: Sheila Sund from Salem, United States — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
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Jun–Sep
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Is Ditch Creek Pathway Access open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name Ditch Creek Pathway Access, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure

    Park closure covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

  • Construction in the South End of the Park

    Park alert covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

  • Construction on HWY 26/89/191

    Park alert covering Grand Teton National Park · NPS · Grand Teton National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Grand Teton National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The pathway section from Moose Junction to the Antelope Flats Road is the most recent addition to the multi-use pathway system. This section allows bicyclists to complete a loop on the secondary roads from Antelope Flats to Kelly and return to Gros Ventre Junction without riding on the main highway. There is parking available at the small lot on the north end Blacktail Butte just south of Antelope Flats Road. ADA compliant. Regulations Do not access the pathway from dusk to dawn for your safety and wildlife's safety. Please do not walk your dog on the pathway. Guide dogs-used for the sole purpose of aiding a person with a physical disability-may travel on the pathway. Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are premitted if they have fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1hp). Persons with physical disabilities may use other forms of electric and battery operated transportation. The multi-use pathway is closed from dusk to dawn for wildlife and public safety. Name Origin Named for the ditches dug by prospectors looking for gold in the 1860s and 1870s.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Ditch Creek Pathway Access

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      24° / 2°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 7°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 15°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      47° / 24°

      14 wet

    5. May

      60° / 32°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 37°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 43°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 41°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 35°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 25°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 15°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      25° / 3°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moose 1 Nne, WY, 0.7 mi away at 6,466 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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