Teton Pass
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| Teton Pass | |
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 Sign at Teton Pass looking towards Jackson Hole |
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| Elevation | 8431 feet (2570 m) |
| Location | Wyoming,  United States |
| Range | Teton Range, Rocky Mtns |
| Coordinates | 43°29.9′N 110°57.3′W / 43.4983°N 110.955°W |
| Traversed by |  WYO 22 to  SH-33 |
Teton Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Teton Range in western Wyoming, a few miles east of the Idaho border, between the towns of Jackson and Victor. The pass provides access from Jackson and the Jackson Hole valley to the Teton Basin and southeastern Idaho, and the Grand Targhee Resort, between Driggs and the Tetons.
Wyoming Highway 22 crosses the pass and becomes Idaho State Highway 33 at the border. The pinnacle of the pass is 8,431 feet (2570 m) and is approximately 11 miles (18 km) west of Jackson. The maximum grade on the road is 10%. Several avalanche slide paths traverse the road along its length, including the famous Glory Bowl slide area. During the winter months, the road is often closed in the early mornings for avalanche control by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The area is a popular backcountry skiing destination for both locals and visitors.
The pass is located in the Teton Range a few miles south of Grand Teton National Park. Parts of the pass are located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Wilson a small town, sits at the base of the east side of the pass and Teton Village and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski area is nearby.
