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1.Flagg Ranch
Polecat Creek Loop Trail, 2.5 miles RT*, 2 hours, EASY
West side of level loop follows ridge above a marsh; habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.
Flagg Canyon, 5.0 miles RT, 3-4 hours, 40-foot total climbing*, EASY
Access from east side of Polecat Creek Loop Trail. Spectacular views of the Snake River.
2. Colter Bay
Lakeshore Trail, 2.0 miles RT, 1 hour, 200- foot total climbing, EASY
Level trail follows shoreline of Colter Bay, providing views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range.
Heron Pond & Swan Lake, 3.0 miles RT, 2 hours, 350- foot total climbing, EASY
Follow mostly level trail to 2 ponds; home to birds and other wildlife.
Hermitage Point, 8.8 miles RT, 4 hours, 980-foot total climbing, EASY-MODERATE
Trail traverses rolling terrain through forests, meadows, ponds, streams and wildlife habitat.
3. Jackson Lake Lodge
Lunch Tree Hill, 0.5 mile RT, ½ hour, 80-foot total climbing, EASY
Short trail with interpretive signs leads to top of hill overlooking Willow Flats and Teton Range.
Christian Pond Loop, 4.3 mi. RT, 2 hrs, 360-foot total climbing, EASY
Walk through marsh habitat near the pond, then climb a forested ridge for Teton views.
4. Two Ocean Lake
Two Ocean Lake, 6.4 miles RT, 3 hours, 670-foot total climbing, MODERATE
Circle lake through forests and meadows.
Emma Matilda Lake, 9.1 miles RT, 5 hours, 1370-foot total climbing, MODERATE
Circles lake; north shore ridge offers Teton views.
Two Ocean & Emma Matilda Lakes, 12.9 miles RT, 7 hours, 1770-foot total climbing,
MODERATE-STRENUOUS
Takes in both lakes and Grand View Point.
5. Signal Mountain
Signal Mountain, 4.0 miles RT loop, 2 hours, 800-foot total climbing, MODERATE
Traverse forests to viewpoint. Park at Signal Mountain Lodge and walk on park road to trail.
6. Leigh Lake
Leigh Lake, 2.0 miles RT, 1 hour, 90-foot total climbing, EASY
Hike along the shore of String Lake to the bridge across the Leigh Lake outlet.
Bearpaw Lake, 7.4 miles RT, 4 hours, 380-foot total climbing, EASY-MODERATE
Follows forested shore of Leigh Lake to several smaller lakes and offers views of Mount Moran.
7. String Lake
String Lake, 3.3 miles RT, 3 hours, 580-foot total climbing, EASY
Trail circles the lake through a burned area just below Rockchuck Peak and Mt. St. John.
*total climbing = All uphill hiking, including elevation descended and re-ascended.
*RT= roundtrip
Holly Lake, 12.4 miles RT, 8 hours, 2625-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Follow Paintbrush Canyon trail through wildflowers (in season) to an alpine lake.
Paintbrush-Cascade Loop, 19.2 miles RT, 14 hours, 4840-foot total climbing, VERY STRENUOUS
Spectacular hike combines Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons via Paintbrush Divide. An ice axe may be necessary until August.
8. Jenny Lake/Cascade Canyon
A shuttle boat travels across Jenny Lake to the mouth of Cascade Canyon. Purchase tickets at the South Jenny Lake boat dock.
Jenny Lake Loop, 6.6 miles RT, 4 hours, 700-foot total climbing, EASY
Mostly level trail skirts lake shore.
Hidden Falls, 5.0 miles RT, 3 hours, 550-foot total climbing; via shuttle boat (fee charged): 1.0 mile, 1½ hours, 150-foot total climbing, MODERATE
Popular trail follows Jenny Lake's south shore, then climbs to view of 200-foot cascade.
Inspiration Point, 5.8 miles RT, 4 hours, 700-foot total climbing; via shuttle boat (fee charged): 2.2 miles RT, 2½ hours, 420-foot total climbing,
MODERATE-STRENUOUS
Follow trail to Hidden Falls, then continue climb to Inspiration Point overlooking Jenny Lake.
Forks of Cascade Canyon, 13.0 miles RT, 7 hours, 2050-foot total climbing; via shuttle boat (fee charged): 9.0 miles RT, 5 hours, 1560-foot total climbing, MODERATE-STRENUOUS
Popular trail leads into Cascade Canyon with views of the Grand, Mt. Owen, and Teewinot.
Lake Solitude, 18.4 miles RT, 10 hours, 3425-foot total climbing; via shuttle boat (fee charged): 14.4 miles RT, 8 hours, 2950-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Follow popular Cascade Canyon to North Fork, Lake Solitude; views of the Grand and Mt. Owen.
South Fork of Cascade Canyon, 23.2 miles RT, 12 hours, 4750-foot total climbing; via shuttle boat (fee charged): 19.2 miles RT, 11 hours, 4260-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Follow popular Cascade Canyon trail. South Fork leads to Hurricane Pass and Schoolroom Glacier.
9. Lupine Meadows
Amphitheater and Surprise Lakes, 9.6 miles RT, 8 hours, 3100-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Hike to glacial lakes surrounded by meadows.
Garnet Canyon, 8.2 miles RT, 7 hours, 2350-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Trail climbs to the mouth of Garnet Canyon.
10. Taggart Lake
Taggart Lake, 3.2 miles RT, 2 hours, 410-foot total climbing, EASY
Trail traverses sagebrush flats and forests.
Bradley Lake, 4.0 miles RT, 3 hours, 650-foot total climbing, MODERATE
Visit two lakes on a loop hike.
Taggart Lake-Beaver Creek, 4.0 miles RT, 3 hours, 965-foot total climbing, MODERATE
This hike visits Taggart Lake, climbs above the lake, then descends to Beaver Creek.
11. Menors Ferry
Menor's Ferry Historic District, 0.5 mile RT, ½ hour, 10-foot total climbing, EASY
Tour a historic homestead and ferry on the Snake River, also visit the Chapel of Transfiguration.\
12. Death Canyon (Trailhead not accesible to motorhomes or trailers.)
Phelps Lake Overlook, 1.8 miles RT, 2 hours, 420-foot total climbing, MODERATE
Trail climbs moraine to overlook Phelps Lake.
Phelps Lake, 4.0 miles RT, 4 hours, 1140-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Trail climbs to overlook, then descends to Phelps Lake. Return involves steep hike up to overlook.
Death Canyon-Static Peak Trail Junction, 7.6 miles RT, 6 hours, 2150-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Trail climbs up and then down to near Phelps Lake, followed by a climb into Death Canyon.
Static Peak Divide, 15.6 miles RT, 10 hours, 5250-foot total climbing,
VERY STRENUOUS
Switchbacks through whitebark pine forest to high ridge. An ice axe may be necessary until August.
13. Laurance S. Rockefeller
Preserve (Trailhead not accessible to motorhomes or trailers.)
Lake Creek-Woodland Trail Loop, 2.9 miles RT, 1.5 hours, 350 ft total climbing, EASY
Hike along Lake Creek to the shore of Phelps Lake.
Aspen Ridge- Boulder Ridge Loop, 5.8 miles RT, 3 hours, 900 ft total climbing, MODERATE
Hike through aspen groves and boulder fields to the shore of Phelps Lake.
Phelps Lake Loop, 7.0 miles RT, 4 hours, 900 ft total climbing, MODERATE
Hike around Phelps Lake with stunning views of the Teton Range.
14. Granite Canyon (Trailhead not accessible to motorhomes or trailers.)
Marion Lake, 20.8 miles RT, 12 hours, 3800-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Follow Granite Creek to beautiful Marion Lake.
15. Top of the Tram
Trails are not recommended for hiking until snow has melted, usually by late July. Fee charged
Marion Lake, 12.5 miles RT, 7 hours, 4250-foot total climbing, VERY STRENUOUS
Hike through alpine and subalpine terrain to Marion Lake and return to the tram.
Granite Canyon, 11 miles total, 7 hours, 4100-foot total descent, MODERATE
Start at the top of the tram, hike into the park, down Granite Canyon, and return to Teton Village.
16. Teton Canyon
Targhee National Forest/Table Mountain, 11.0 miles RT, 7 hrs, 4151-foot total climbing, STRENUOUS
Steep climb to a peak with views of incredible views of Teton Range.
17. Cunningham Cabin
Cabin Loop, 0.75 mile RT, 1 hour, EASY, Tour a historic homestead. |
