tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post5432072237363578758..comments2023-10-10T04:18:23.631-04:00Comments on The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: Cascade Canyon Trail in the Grand TetonsSmokyMountainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288538940523306530noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-91298125379206130022013-06-23T10:29:28.811-04:002013-06-23T10:29:28.811-04:00Kate - We took that shuttle as well - don't re...Kate - We took that shuttle as well - don't remember if we were on the first one or not, but we had plenty of time to complete. If you're training for a marathon I don't think you'll have any problems finishing this in a timely manner either. (yes, we hikes this in September).<br /><br />Other than the beginning, this hike is pretty much flat. For comparisons, I usually walk at about a 16 or 17-minute mile pace when on roads. Hiking on flat terrain - probably about 25-minute miles. You could probably straight hike this in about 6.5 hours. Add in snack breaks and sight-seeing/photos - and I would estimate this could easily be done in 8 hours.<br /><br />Okay - I just checked the schedule - I see your concerns! Based on my estimates (if those are close to what you think you might expect), I think you'll be cutting it real close. It seems they were open later than 4 when we last hiked this in 2001.<br /><br />You may want to consider starting at day break, and then plan on catching the boat on the way back.<br /><br />Hope this helps!The Smoky Mountain Hikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019731497259511008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-19616383129566076782013-06-22T21:08:33.971-04:002013-06-22T21:08:33.971-04:00My friend and I hope hike to the Cascade Canyon Fo...My friend and I hope hike to the Cascade Canyon Fork in September, which I believe is the same time you took this hike. How long did it take you to hike the 13-mile round trip? When would be the best time in the morning to leave for the hike? We are both new to hiking (although I am far from out of shape as I am training for a full marathon), but I worry that if we wait for the first boat shuttle at 10 am, we won't have enough time to get to the fork and get back to our car. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12010886893143176967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-34975568754952319702009-12-13T12:18:27.403-05:002009-12-13T12:18:27.403-05:00JP - yes, we saw a ton of marmots and pikas as wel...JP - yes, we saw a ton of marmots and pikas as well.<br /><br />I've been to the Teton three times - all three times have been in late summer. I really want to see the mountains in the winter some day.<br /><br />JeffThe Smoky Mountain Hikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019731497259511008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-36081709211712440432009-12-13T09:15:47.586-05:002009-12-13T09:15:47.586-05:00I hiked this trail this past June. It was the most...I hiked this trail this past June. It was the most beautiful hike I have ever been on.<br /><br />When we hiked it we started out on dry ground, and just past Inspiration point entered the snow line. It was fantastic. No bears or moose, but numerous marmots.JPhttp://www.southernhiker.comnoreply@blogger.com