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Best trails in Grand Teton National Park

Best trails in Grand Teton National Park

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United States
#12 of 60 national parks

The park is named after the Grand Teton, the tallest mountain in the Teton Range- 13,770 feet (4,197 m). Grand Teton National Park is one of the ten most visited national parks in the U.S., with an annual average of 2.75 million visitors. With over two hundred miles of trails, expanses of rivers, forests and multiple alpine lakes, there is something for everyone in this beautiful park.

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Visitor info

Hours & contact
Open 24 hours
Passes & fees
Starting at $0
Accessibility
General park hours
Every day • Open 24 hours
Phone
(307) 739-3399
Entrance pass
Education/Academic Groups

Schools or other bona fide educational institutions (accredited, officially recognized, or tax exempt for educational purposes) may request an educational fee waiver. The fee waiver will allow qualifying groups free entry into the park for educational or scientific purposes. Prior approval required before entry to park. See additional Education Fee Waiver page.

$0
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Motorcycle

Park entrance for 7 days per private motorcycle.

$30
Purchase pass
Per Person

Park entrance fee for 7 days for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc.

$20
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Private Vehicle

Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.

$35
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Annual pass
Park

Pass is valid for one year through the month of purchase. Park Annual Pass provides entrance to pass holder and accompanying passengers in a single private non-commercial vehicle to Grand Teton National Park. Purchase your pass at one of Grand Teton's park entrances and permits desks at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and the Colter Bay Visitor Center.

$70
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Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.

$80
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2025 Fee-free days

No entrance pass required on these days:

Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

Overview

The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.

The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and the Flagg Ranch Information Station are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Jenny Lake and Colter Bay Visitor Center have wheelchair accessible restrooms, but visitors may need assistance to access the exhibits.

Loaner wheelchairs are available at Craig Thomas and Discovery and Visitor Center, Jenny Lake Visitor Center, and Colter Bay Visitor Center. Orientation films include open captioning. Tactile exhibits and large print materials are available.

Many ranger-led programs are wheelchair accessible, and assistive listening devices and ASL interpreters are available by reservation. Please call 307-739-3301 or email in advance to make a reservation for interpretation services.

Additional information about accessibility at Grand Teton National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Facilities

The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and the Flagg Ranch Information Station are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Jenny Lake and Colter Bay Visitor Center have wheelchair accessible restrooms, but visitors may need assistance to access the exhibits.

Every lodge, except the American Alpine Club Climber’s Ranch, has wheelchair accessible rooms. Flagg Ranch, Leeks Marina, Colter Bay, Signal Mountain Lodge, Jackson Lake Lodge, and Jenny Lake Lodge have wheelchair accessible restaurants.

The String Lake Picnic Area is wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces and accessible vault toilets.

There are accessible restrooms at Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center.

Camping

Gros Ventre, Jenny Lake, and Colter Bay campgrounds have level surfaces and partially accessible restrooms.

There are 8 accessible campsites along Grassy Lake Road, all of which can be accessed by vehicle and have accessible vault toilets.

The Headwaters Lodge and Cabins at Flagg Ranch have options for tent and RV camping, plus accessible facilities.

Service animals

Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park. Please complete a Service Animal Acknowledgment Form at a visitor center when you arrive.

Trail reviews for Grand Teton National Park

135,904 trailgoers Busiest in July
Jul 22, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

String Lake Trail in Grand Teton National Park is a popular, easy, and scenic hike, perfect for families and those seeking a less crowded alternative to Jenny Lake. The rail offers stunning views of the Tetons reflected in the lake's clear waters. It's great for walking, swimming, kayaking, and picnicking. Tips: carry bugs spray, arrive early if you wanna see clear reflected waters, limited cell service.

Difficulty: Easy
String Lake Trail
Aug 2, 2025Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Great trail, with stunning views all the way, the masterpiece being Grand Teton from the lake ! Very busy… Compared to our UK hikes, the altitude bumped our HR up a bit. Forgot to stop the app so distance and elapsed time are wrong…

Delta Lake via Lupine Meadows Access
Aug 1, 2025Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

First time hiking in grand Tetons (not new to big hikes) and this hike was incredible. A little incline to start (suggest taking the horse trail to avoid crowds and cut a little distance) then it levels out for soooooo long with incredible views. Final mile or 2 to isolation

Lake Solitude via Cascade Canyon Trail
Jul 27, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Beautiful route. Very quiet for grand Teton walks. The views at the peak are spectacular.

Conditions: Overgrown, Wildflowers
Grand View Point via Bug Canyon Loop
Jul 22, 2025Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Taggart Lake was one of my favorite trails at Grand Teton! We got there at about 6:45am and the parking lots were not full at all. We finished around 9:30am and parking was crowded and no spaces left in the parking lot. Like all national parks in the summer, just get there early so you can get great parking and the trail isn’t too crowded. This was our first hike in the Tetons and it was gorgeous! Not too difficult but you get awesome views of the mountains and the lake. Th

Difficulty: Easy
Taggart Lake Loop
Jul 26, 2025
Great views

Beautiful! This trail is a great reminder of God’s beauty and design. Most beautiful trail we have completed. Love the Grand Teton Range. Completed trail on July 23rd. Hike info. Started at 6am, completed at 7pm. 20.77 miles. We had a picnic dinner waiting for us at the parking lot so we could enjoy the view of our accomplishment. We were slow taking pictures etc. We had cloud cover and rain in the morning. Breezy/windy at the divide. Three snow crossings. We were glad we had our micro spikes but all the groups ahead of us and behind did not have spikes. (Used the spikes on only one of the crossings). Change of socks made for happy feet. We each finished at least 3 liters of water. There were lots of people at Solitude Lake. No one at Holly lake. Not a shady trail. Animals: Birds, marmots, lizard, moose, mama bear with cubs, squirrels, pine marten, people (this is a sumo busy trail on the paintbrush side and lots of people on cascade) Hiker stats: Husband & wife team in mid 40s. Husband rocks the dad body. Wife works out regularly. We did some shorter hikes and stair climbing to prep for this hike.

Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Grand Teton National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Grand Teton National Park is Cascade Canyon Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 8,806 reviews. This trail is 9.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,118 ft.

What is the longest trail in Grand Teton National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Grand Teton National Park is Granite Canyon and Teton Crest Trail Loop. This trail is estimated to be 56.3 mi long.

How many trails are in Grand Teton National Park?

There are 136 trails in Grand Teton National Park. These trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 127,499 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Grand Teton National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Grand Teton National Park has you covered. Granite Canyon and Teton Crest Trail Loop boasts the most elevation gain with 11,092 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Teton Crest Trail: Albright Peak Route, which will get you 10,938 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Grand Teton National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 48 camping trails in Grand Teton National Park and the most popular is Cascade Canyon Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 8,806 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Grand Teton National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 52 running trails in Grand Teton National Park and the most popular is Taggart Lake Loop with an average 4.8 star rating from 10,287 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Grand Teton National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 7 biking trails in Grand Teton National Park and the most popular is Grand Teton Multi-Use Pathway:Moose to Jenny Lake with an average 4.7 star rating from 735 community reviews.

What are the best summer hikes in Grand Teton National Park?

What are the best fall hikes in Grand Teton National Park?

What are the best winter hikes in Grand Teton National Park?

Some popular winter hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park are Taggart Lake Loop, Bradley Lake Trail, Cottonwood Creek, Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake Loop, and Grand Teton National Park Pathway.

What are the best spring hikes in Grand Teton National Park?

Some popular spring hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park are Taggart Lake Loop, Bradley Lake Trail, Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake Loop, Delta Lake via Lupine Meadows Access, and Lakeshore Trail.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Grand Teton National Park?

Are there any trails with waterfalls in Grand Teton National Park?

Are there any trails with hot springs in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, there is one trail with a hot spring in Grand Teton National Park: Gros Ventre Slide: Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Are there any trails with glaciers in Grand Teton National Park?

Are there any trails with lakes in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, there are 46 trails with lakes in Grand Teton National Park, including Jenny Lake Trail, Hidden Falls via String Lake Trail, Phelps Lake, Lake Creek, and Woodland Loop, String Lake Trail, and Moose Ponds Trail.

Are there any trails with rivers in Grand Teton National Park?

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, there are 46 trails with scenic viewpoints in Grand Teton National Park, including Cascade Canyon Trail, Jenny Lake Trail, Inspiration Point via Jenny Lake Boat Shuttle, Hidden Falls via Jenny Lake Trail, and Hidden Falls via String Lake Trail.

Are there any trails with caves in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, there is one trail with a cave in Grand Teton National Park: Garnet Canyon to The Lower Saddle Trail.

Are there any trails with beaches in Grand Teton National Park?

Are there any trails with dams in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, there is one trail with a dam in Grand Teton National Park: Grand Teton National Park Road Trip.

Are there any trails with cliffs in Grand Teton National Park?

Are there any trails with picnic areas in Grand Teton National Park?

Are there any trails with ponds in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, there are 4 trails with ponds in Grand Teton National Park, including Swan Lake and Heron Pond Trail, Colter Bay Hermitage Point Trail, Christian Pond Trail, and Lookout Rock Trail.

Are there any trails with bays in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with bays in Grand Teton National Park, including Lakeshore Trail and Jackson Lake Paddle Route - Spalding Bay to Bearpaw Bay.