Teton County, Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park is located in the northwestern portion of Wyoming. Designated a national park in 1929, Grand Teton National Park encompasses the entire Grand Teton mountain range and the valley below including Jackson Hole. The area spans 310,000 miles and is best known for hiking, backcountry camping, fishing, mountaineering, and floating the Snake River. Start planning your trip to Grand Teton National Park with these community-approved adventures, lodging ideas, and more.
Top Spots in and near Grand Teton National Park
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Alta, Wyoming
Photograph on Cottonwood Creek
If you are looking for a location in the Tetons to take some photos that is a little different, this is a great spot. So many people go to Jenny Lake to hike, take the boat or canoes out and do photography, but not many people spend time along this small stream. The wildflowers around this area a...Read more -
Jenny Lake, Wyoming
Jenny Lake Loop
4.87.82 mi / 682 ft gainJenny Lake's north shore is one of the most beautiful hikes in Grand Teton National Park. Getting there requires a short shuttle boat ride to the north side of the lake, but you also have the option of hiking all the way around the lake. There is a ton of wildlife up here. Keep an eye out for moo...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Cascade Canyon Trail
8.92 mi / 1096 ft gainThis is a really scenic trail in the Grand Teton National Park. If you follow the trail all the way it will lead you to Lake Solitude. This hike about 12+ miles round trip, depending on if you get the ferry across Jenny Lake (less with ferry). The actual hike begins on the west side of Jenny la...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Hidden Falls Trail
5.01.08 mi / 197 ft gainHidden Falls Trail is a relatively short and easy hiking trail to Hidden Falls in Grand Teton National Park. To access this trail you can either hike here from the Jenny Lake Trailhead or the Leigh Lake Trailhead, or take a much quicker route by ferrying across Jenny Lake to the start of the Hidd...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Photograph the Grand Teton at the Snake River Overlook
4.7The Snake River Overlook is a well-known stopping point in Grand Teton National Park and for good reason. You get a spectacular view of the Snake River leading up to the Grand Teton. Many people have seen Ansel Adam's famous black and white photo captured here.Visiting the overlook is great at al...Read more -
Moran, Wyoming
Signal Mountain Road, Grand Teton NP
4.8One of the prettiest drives in the park, Signal Mountain Road is located just about a mile from the Signal Mountain Lodge. This 5 mile drive (10 miles round-trip) switchbacks up a tree-lined paved road to the top of Signal Mountain Summit. Once at the top, you will be treated to beautiful views...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Photograph the Bison of Grand Teton
For those trying to find wildlife during their trip to Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Park, this is about as close to a guaranteed sighting as you can get. Heading north on 191 a mile or more past Moose Junction you have the opportunity to witness herds of Bison. It is possible to see them a...Read more -
Moran, Wyoming
Signal Mountain
5.07.72 mi / 1158 ft gainThis gorgeous hike to Signal Mountain begins from the Signal Mountain Lodge parking area. The trailhead is located on the opposite side of the entrance road from the lodge. To reach the trailhead from the parking area you can either walk westbound along the road, passing the general store, showe...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Backpack the Teton Loop
34 mi / 7000 ft gainFor our loop traveling around the Grand Teton, we started at the Lupine Meadows TH going counterclockwise and that was where we finished as well. We heard that other people start other trailheads, like Death Canyon TH or Taggart Lake TH. Our goal was to finish the loop in just 2 days and 1 night,...Read more -
Jenny Lake, Wyoming
Delta Lake via Lupine Meadows Trailhead
4.77.16 mi / 2365 ft gainDelta Lake is a hidden gem in one of America's busiest national parks, Grand Teton in Wyoming. On paper, Delta Lake should be a hotspot for visitors to Grand Teton with its relatively moderate distance and elevation gain which lies in the realm of most day hikers. However, this spectacular glacia...Read more -
Lupine Meadows Trailhead, Wyoming
Summit the Grand Teton via the Owen Spalding Route
16.3 mi / 7000 ft gainBeginning at the Lupine Meadows trailhead near Jenny Lake you will follow the signs for Garnett Canyon. The sign at the trailhead says at mile 4.1 that the trail ends, but there is actually a defined path that will take you most of the way up to the lower saddle, encountering only one scramble. D...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Surprise Lake via Lupine Meadows
9.69 mi / 2946 ft gainGetting Started There is a good amount of parking at the Lupine Meadows Trailhead but on weekends and nice days it will fill up quickly so it is best to arrive as early as possible. The Trail The trail to Surprise Lake starts relatively level before quickly beginning to ascend after about a t...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Backpack the South Fork of Garnet Canyon
5.011 mi / 4682 ft gainTo start this trip you will need to go to one of the local ranger stations for a backcountry permit, Jenny Lake, Colter Bay, etc. Or if you like to plan ahead, you can make a reservation January through May on https://www.nps.gov/grte/plany... …When you get to the ranger station to pick up your ...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Trail Run at Schwabacher Landing
4.01.72 mi / 171 ft gainIf you are looking for one of the most scenic trail runs in the country, check out the trail at Schwabacher Landing. The trail starts at the parking lot with an elevation of 6,545 feet and is flat. It is an easy trail with no elevation gain, but the altitude may be higher than what you are used t...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Watch a Sunset at Schwabacher Landing
4.9When you think of iconic Grand Teton viewpoints, Schwabacher Landing is at the top of that list. The mirror-like reflection of the Tetons is absolutely stunning and you will often find hoards of photographers here. It's still worth the crowds, and I would even go so far as to say its my absolute ...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Spend an Afternoon at Lucas Fabian Ranch
5.0The Lucas Fabian Ranch is a place you will not find on any map of the park, but it is one of my absolute favorite places to go for peace and quiet. To get there, drive toward Jenny Lake from the town of Moose. About four miles in, you will pass the Alpine Climber's Ranch and the Teton Glacier tur...Read more