The shuttle is operated by Jenny Lake Boating and costs $18 per adult and $10 per child round trip or $10 per adult and $8 per child one way. Whether or not you plan to continue hiking after taking the boat, getting out on the water offers incredible views and a unique experience. You can also continue hiking to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point from the western shore, two very popular viewpoints. Bradley and Taggart Lakes can be reached via a moderate 6-mile round trip hike, with the option for a shorter 3.5-mile out-and-back hike that only goes to Taggart Lake. Spend a Morning at Bradley and Taggart Lakesīradley and Taggart Lakes are nestled in the foothills of the Tetons and provide stunning views of the massive granite peaks in the distance. Tacking on a detour to Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes will add about 4.3 miles and 1,500 feet of elevation gain to your hike, so only continue if you have plenty of time and energy left. If you want to extend your adventure, you can continue to Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes, which share much of the same trail as Delta Lake. Continue for more views at Surprise Lake. Nonetheless, you will quickly see that the destination is worth the journey when you climb up the last stretch and lay eyes upon the most stunning view of Delta Lake with the pointy Tetons towering in the background. The final half-mile to Delta Lake is an unmaintained trail that is steep, rocky, difficult to follow and involves some moderate rock scrambling.
The trail is steep, gaining 2,247 feet of elevation gain over just 3.6 miles to reach the lake. The steep trip to Delta Lake is worth it. Within its boundaries, there are hundreds of miles of hiking trails, countless lakes, moose, bears, elk, rivers, wildflowers, and, of course, the striking Grand Teton mountains. Grand Teton National Park is huge, covering an expansive 300,000 acres. In this article, we have listed all of our favorite things to do in Grand Teton so that you can plan your own epic adventure in one of the most iconic areas of the American West. With so much natural beauty, there are plenty of things to do in Grand Teton National Park, from hiking to camping, rafting, and kayaking. The Grand Teton mountains, known for their distinctive jagged peaks, tower over an expansive wilderness filled with diverse wildlife, alpine lakes, old-growth forest, meandering rivers, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, and innumerable opportunities for outdoor adventure. Located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming, just south of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park is one of the country’s most beautiful and most visited national parks. Park at the String Lake Trailhead off the scenic drive north of Jenny Lake, if you choose to start with Paintbrush Canyon.This guide to things to do in Grand Teton National Park is authored by Sarah and Matt. This loop can be done in a single day whether running or hiking, but if you'd rather make it an overnight trip, the Upper Paintbrush camping zone is a truly special destination, with mountains hulking in every direction and nearby Holly Lake just waiting for swimmers. From the divide, it’s about 11 miles back to the String Lake parking area via Cascade Canyon and about eight miles via Paintbrush Canyon.) Directions, Parking, & Regulations (Know that Paintbrush Divide is not this loop’s mid-point. Also, Lake Solitude is at the perfect spot for a halfway-point dip. If savoring the scenery, however, on a hike or backpacking trip, then going up Paintbrush and down Cascade is probably the better option, as this will yield unbelievable views of the Cathedral Group.
When trail running, it's better to ascend Cascade Canyon first, as it has a gentler grade and won't kill your legs and lungs like Paintbrush can. Who is Going to Love Itĭepending on your desired activity, the direction you go could make a world of difference. John, The Jaw, Holly Lake, and all the streams in the upper canyon, well, not many other canyons in the park can compare.Īnd the fact that it's a loop-where you can walk up Paintbrush Canyon to 10,700-foot Paintbrush Divide (8.3 miles) and then drop down to Lake Solitude and exit the north fork of Cascade Canyon rather than retrace your steps-that's just icing on the cake. What Makes It Greatīetween the huckleberry bushes and wildflowers at the bottom of Paintbrush Canyon, to the snowy couloirs slicing down the north faces of Mt. It's one of the prettiest hikes in the nation. But Paintbrush Canyon and Cascade Canyon certainly rank amongst the top, and it's no surprise that the 18-mile loop through the both of them is one of the more popular loops in the park. Picking a favorite canyon to hike in Grand Teton National Park is not easy, and it shouldn't be done lightly.
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