![]() This side trail takes you a bridge about 0.5 miles/ 800 m away that then connects to String Lake. ![]() You hit this after about 2.6 miles/ 4.1 km as you get to the junction of the String Lake Outlet. You will see a large sloped area that was burned by fire in 1999. In the early morning, the surface of the lake is often as still and clear as a mirror, so there are perfect reflections of the mountains in the lake. There are plenty of incredible views of the Cathedral Group and Cascade Canyon from this part of the trail. It is fairly flat through woods here, though there are a couple of small hills. To go counterclockwise, start near the boat dock area and head north along the eastern shore of the lake. The hike goes around the entire Jenny Lake, the second-largest lake in Grand Teton NP. The trail is quite narrow in parts, so if you are new to hiking, I recommend checking out my Guide to Hiking Etiquette 101.Stay at the Jenny Lake Campground or get there before 9:00am to be sure you get a parking spot. There are several popular Grand Teton day hikes in the area, so the Jenny Lake parking lot fills up early, especially in summer.Part of the trail goes near the road, so early morning, when there is less traffic, is best.Do the hike counter-clockwise in the morning for the best light (or clockwise in the afternoon).There are stunning views of Cascade Canyon and the Cathedral Group of mountain peaks.Īll or part of this trail can be easily combined with other easy hikes in Grand Teton National Park, including Moose Pond and Hidden Falls, to make a full day of it. Most people bypass the loop trail by taking the shuttle boat instead, but the flat loop around Jenny Lake is a fairly easy Grand Teton hike that is well worth doing. The next four hikes on this list all start at the opposite side of Jenny Lake from the parking lot and visitor center, half way around the loop, so they can be combined with all, or part of, this loop hike. If you aren’t sure what you need to take and wear, check my Day Hike Essentials list. Weatherįinally, the weather can change quickly, so it is important to always be prepared. Read reviews and recommendations of the best hiking shoes/ boots and the b est hiking sandals and for easier summer walks, the best walking sandals. You definitely want to have good footwear. I like the Foxelli ones – they are lightweight, shock absorbent and collapsible with cork grip handles. There are things you need to consider when choosing hiking poles, including the weight, material, price, pole design, grips and straps, tips and shock absorbers durability. For those hikes, especially, it can be a good idea to take trekking poles with you. Some of the longer hikes can be over rough terrain and in windy canyons. Get bear spray here and a bear bell here. Always take something with you to scare bears away before you get too close to them. Moose can be aggressive if they feel threatened – and they are VERY big – so stay well away form them. WildlifeĬhances are very good on many of those hikes of seeing wildlife, including moose and black bears. It includes admission for one vehicle or four people (for places that charge per person).īuy the America the Beautiful Pass here 2. national parks plus national forest and BLM lands. It gives you unlimited access for a year (from date of purchase) to over 2,000 federal recreation sites including all U.S. However, if you plan to visit more than a couple of parks in a year (or the same park more than twice), then look at getting the America the Beautiful Pass. It costs $35/ week per vehicle or $25 per week for person if you enter on foot or bicycle. These hikes are inside the national park, so you will need to pay to enter. Preparation for hiking in Grand Teton National ParkĪ few of things to start: 1. Read my guide on How Long to Spend in Grand Teton if you aren’t sure how long to go for (though if you want to do all of these hikes, you’ll need a few extra days than most people go for – you won’t be disappointed if you do!). I have 1-, 2-, and 3-day itineraries for Grand Teton that include all the park highlights, give you choices based on your preferred activity level, and take all the stress out of planning your trip.Ĭheck out the three Grand Teton itinerary options If you are planning to visit Grand Teton National Park in spring, summer or fall, make your planning easy and stress free with a detailed itinerary.
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