Cascade Canyon
Cascade Canyon in Wyoming has 11 climbing routes with 6 difficulty grades.
Photo: Mafue, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 11 routes
- 5.8 – 5.12
- Alpine
Is Cascade Canyon open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name Cascade Canyon, 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.
Best time to visit Cascade Canyon
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.
Jan
24° / 1°
14 wet · 14 snow
Feb
30° / 4°
12 wet · 11 snow
Mar
39° / 12°
12 wet · 9 snow
Apr
46° / 21°
12 wet · 6 snow
May
56° / 31°
12 wet · 2 snow
Jun
67° / 37°
10 wet
Jul
77° / 42°
8 wet
Aug
76° / 40°
8 wet
Sep
66° / 34°
8 wet
Oct
51° / 25°
9 wet · 3 snow
Nov
35° / 14°
12 wet · 9 snow
Dec
24° / 4°
15 wet · 14 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Moran 5wnw, WY, 10.2 mi away at 6,805 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Cascade Canyon is a climbing area in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, managed by the National Park Service. It sits within the park's boundaries, and a fee is charged for access. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 42°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-20s and frequent snow days from December through February. The area has 11 alpine routes, with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.12. Among them are Guide's Wall at 5.8, Baxter's Pinnacle - South Ridge at 5.9, and Attritus at 5.12. The closest climbing is at Symmetry Spire, about 1.2 miles away, and Shoreline Boulders is about 1.3 miles off.
Routes (11)
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