Alaska Basin

Alaska Basin falls outside of the Grand Teton National Park boundry. It jabs into the southwest side of the park like a thumb and is part of Targhee National Forest (see map). Teton Crest Trail exits the park near Hurricane Pass, runs south through Alaska Basin, and reenters the park at Mount Meek Pass. This allows park hikers to visit the basin while backpacking in the park. Hikers can take in the basin while coming off Hurricane Pass, top left. As you descend into the basin, you are surrounded by a great variety of wildflowers - lupine, monkey flowers, small sunflowers, mountain asters etc. Photos are scanned 35mm slides.