Disappointment Peak
Disappointment Peak in Wyoming has 9 climbing routes across 8 difficulty grades.
- 9 routes
- 5.6 – 5.11d
- Alpine
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Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Grand Teton National Park. It doesn't name Disappointment Peak, so check the source for the area it covers.
Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure
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Construction in the South End of the Park
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Construction on HWY 26/89/191
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Disappointment Peak is a climbing area in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, managed by the National Park Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking destinations, with The Watchtower and the Lower Saddle Trail both about 0.2 miles away. The area has nine alpine routes, with grades ranging from 5.6 to 5.11d. The East Ridge is the easiest at 5.6, and the Kim Schmitz Memorial Route is the hardest at 5.11d. The Chouinard-Frost Chimney, first climbed by Yvon Chouinard and Tom Frost in 1963, is another notable route at 5.9. A fee is charged for park activities. Plan on a day that allows time for both climbing and the surrounding trails. The Disappointment Peak Trail is about 0.7 miles away, and Garnet Canyon Rock Climbs-Not Disappointment Peak is about 0.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, Teton Canyon campground is about 6.5 miles away.
Routes (9)
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