Hiking Trails

Hiking in the great outdoors brings us all closer to nature with new experiences in every adventure. Grand Teton National Park offers more than 200 miles of trails.

The various trails in Grand Teton National Park offer access to backcountry lakes, streams, canyons and camping zones. Trail difficulty levels range from easy to strenuous, with lengths varying from minutes to several days.  

BE PREPARED
Visitor centers at Moose and Colter Bay provide information, audiovisual programs and exhibits on the park. Consult authorities for current conditions and wildlife sightings before venturing into the backcountry. The more informed you are, the more comfortable your hike will be.

Daytime summer temperatures range between 70 to 90 degrees. June can be cool and rainy, and high water from spring runoff can offer some hazards in stream crossings and trail quality. The peak summer months, July and August tend to be drier.

Keep in mind that a clear sunny day can quickly become stormy, bringing lightning, hail and snow at higher elevations. Since storms often develop by early afternoon, plan hikes so you reach the highest point before noon and descend soon after.

EASILY ACCESSIBLE HIKES
Some areas of the Tetons are accessible in a matter of minutes. At the South Jenny Lake entrance, a boat shuttles you across Jenny Lake to the mouth of Cascade Canyon. Here you can hike for ½ mile to Hidden Falls, a lovely cascading waterfall. The North Jenny Lake entrance opens to trailheads for String Lake and Leigh Lake.

TETON AREA ULTIMATE HIKE
The ultimate multi-day hiking experience is backpacking the Teton Crest. The trail runs north, beginning at the park's southern border through the high country of the Tetons for 39 miles, ending at Paintbrush Canyon. The trek takes at least three days, but you may want to extend that.

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