Rendezvous Mountain Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
The upper section is fully exposed above treeline with no shelter — afternoon thunderstorms roll in fast during July and August, and lightning on the open ridgeline is a serious hazard. Start early and plan to be below treeline by early afternoon.
Snow can linger on this route well into July, obscuring the trail and creating slippery traverses on steep terrain. Microspikes are worth carrying if you're hiking before mid-July.
Bear activity is common in Granite Canyon — carry bear spray accessible on your hip, not buried in your pack.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Take the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort aerial tram to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain, then hike into the park from the top — it saves you thousands of feet of climbing and lets you cover the high alpine terrain without the brutal ascent.
Bring more water than you think. There are no reliable water sources on the upper portion, and the exposed alpine terrain at nearly 10,500 feet will dehydrate you faster than you expect, especially on sunny afternoons.
Time your return to catch the last tram down — check the resort's schedule before you go, because if you miss it, you're looking at a very long walk back to the valley floor via Granite Canyon.
