Two Ocean Lake Trail,
Grand Teton National Park
Elevation
The Two Ocean Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,103 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,913 ft. and an elevation range of 190 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 6.3 mi | 6,913 ft | 7,103 ft | 190 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 2.3 hrs | 9.1 | 109 ft | 113 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 2.4 hrs | 9.4 | 113 ft | 109 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Two Ocean Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Flagg Ranch, WY
- North Topo Map: Huckleberry Mountain, WY
- Northeast Topo Map: Bobcat Ridge, WY
- West Topo Map: Colter Bay, WY
- Topo Map: Two Ocean Lake, WY
- East Topo Map: Whetstone Mountain, WY
- Southwest Topo Map: Jenny Lake, WY
- South Topo Map: Moran, WY
- Southeast Topo Map: Davis Hill, WY
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Two Ocean Lake Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
What is the length of the Two Ocean Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 6.3 miles (10.2 km) or 13,504 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Two Ocean Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.3 hours in one direction and in 2.4 hours in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni) may be present in this area. The Rocky Mountain wood tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Colorado Tick Fever, and Tularemia.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.