Teton Pass East Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

7
FIETS
5.6 mi
DISTANCE
2,317 ft
GAINED
7.8 %
AVG. GRADE

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"The east side of Teton Pass is a very stout and scenic climb along Route 22 west of Jackson, Wyoming and near the mighty Teton range. The route is steep right from the start and contains sections of double digit grade and also some traffic on many days. The road follows a fairly direct route up the wrinkled mountain ridge and contains some twists and sweeping turns. There are great views to the east at the broad summit on clear days. There is an annual race up its slopes and the hill is a pretty quick in challenging places descent as well..." (This quote is presented with the approval of John Summerson, from his book, The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike), 2nd Edition, pg. 235.)
The average grade for this climb is 8.1% (8.4% with descent eliminated from the gradient equation).  40% (2.2 miles) of the climb is at  grade 5-10%, 36% (two miles) is at 10-15%, and 1% (0.1 miles) is at 15-20%.  The steepest quarter-mile is 14.2% and steepest continuous mile is 11.7%.

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Roadway:  This climb is on Highway 22 and is in excellent condition. 
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You can stay in the popular town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming to take on this and other climbs in the area. House rentals are also available in the area.  

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Difficulty: Strenuous
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5
Traffic
4
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Yellowstone and the Tetons
United States (MT,WY)
20 ROUTES
52 POIs
ROUTE STATS (TOTAL)
523.8
mi
DISTANCE
43,011
ft
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Aug 15, 2021
difficulty: Strenuous
scenery: 4
traffic: 5
road: 4
Aug 15, 2021
scenery: 4
traffic: 5
road: 4
Note, I started in Jackson Hole and completed this via the bike path / Old Pass Road, which is closed for cars and only open to bicycles and foot traffic. Nice to climb without cars! For the descent I took the road, which is VERY fast and trafficked.
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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Teton Pass, Wyoming

Ride 5.6 miles gaining 2,390’ at 8.1% average grade.

Photo:  Jacksonholenet.com 

Teton Pass is on Hwy 22 in northwestern Wyoming and connects Jackson Hole, Wyoming with Teton Valley, Idaho.  The Pass is located at the southern end of the Teton Range of western Wyoming.  The pass is 8,431’ above sea level.

 

Note - give strong consideration to Old Teton Pass Road instead of the highway - that is a much funner and peaceful route.  

Climb begins in Wilson, 7 miles west on Hwy 22 from Jackson, WY.

Aerial photos of Teton Pass East clockwise beginning top left

Top left - view west half way up climb; Top right - view west near summit

Bottom right - Summit; Bottom left - view east from summit.

Ride on Hwy 22 the entire route.

Summit sign.

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