This peak is in the popular rock climbing portion of Grand Teton National Park, near the St. John group in Hanging Canyon.

"This is the prominent tower at the lower end of the east ridge of Symmetry Spire. It is separated from the spire by a deep, sharp notch. Cube Point furnishes a fine summit, and an interesting, easily approached, short one-day climb." (Ortenburger's Guide to the Teton Range)

Getting There

To get to the Jenny Lake Boat Dock, drive north from Jackson into Grand Teton National Park on the main park road (Jenny Lake is identified prominently on all Park maps). After passing the Lupine Meadows trailhead and the AAC Climber's Ranch, the Jenny Lake parking lot will be on your left. Head downhill and follow the signs to the boat dock.

From the Jenny Lake Boat dock, take the boat to the west side of the lake (this costs $5 each way, or $9 roundtrip---the last boat leaves at 6 pm I believe so don't miss it or a 3 mile walk around the lake on mostly flat ground awaits you). From the west side of Jenny Lake, head right (north) up the trail along the lake. Cross over 4 footbridges (I believe) and watch for a fairly prominent fork to your left on the trail. This is the climber's trail into Hanging Canyon. This trail climbs quickly and continuously for awhile, and should be marked by good views of Jenny Lake and the flatlands beyond it. This is the route to the East Ridge. Please see the route page for more information on this route.

Red Tape

Overnight permits are needed for camping in the backcountry, but otherwise no permits or regulations exist for climbing in Grand Teton National Park. A fee per car is charged to get to the trailhead I believe, and it is suggested that you pack out all waste. Standard leave no trace ethics preside, in spite of the huge trail that you will be following. Please also be aware that you are in bear and moose country and that Death Canyon is a fairly common place to see Moose.

Camping

There is camping available around the park, including at Jenny Lake, Gros Ventre campground and elsewhere. The best lodging for climbers is the American Alpine Club Climber's Ranch, located south of Jenny Lake inside the park. This offers primitive accomodations for $12 a night, including a shower, toilet, cooking area, sinks, access to guidebooks and an extensive library of outdoor literature, and other climbers. Bring your own bedding though, and a mattress if you are delicate, because the wood bunks are hard.

Please see the Teton main page for more information on camping and accomodations at the Climber's Ranch.

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