Best trails in Grand Teton National Park
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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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.
Park entrance for 7 days per private motorcycle.
Park entrance fee for 7 days for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc.
Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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.
The last part of the hike is a grueling uphill rock scramble with no actual trail. If you can manage the chaos and steep incline, the views of the lake with the Grand Teton backdrop is unbeatable! And doing a glacial cold plunge is a must!
Perhaps my favorite hike I did in Grand Teton! Beautiful views, a beach, a rock to jump off, and even saw a bear. The cliff jumping is further past the beach (maybe a 1/4 mile). Even if you don’t plan to jump off, the view of the canyon from there is absolutely stunning. Don’t miss it. (Parking: the last bit of road to the parking lot is rocky and bumpy. A sign says 4x4 is recommend, but we saw plenty of sedans and pickup trucks. I just wouldn’t go when it’s muddy.)
hike/climb up the owen spaulding route to the grand teton summit. phone stopped recording for a couple miles on the ascent and died halfway down the descent so the recording isn’t quite accurate - mileage or elevation. used ropes on the 1st and 3rd pitch but free climbed the 2nd and 4th. started at 230am, ended at 830pm. amazing day.
Loop done on Aug 6th counter clock wise, adding Paintbrush Peak, Inspiration Point and Hidden falls returning through Jenny Lake. Trail conditions were great with one minor snow patch on the ascent to the Paintbrush, 3 runners and 5 hikers heading up. No wildlife spotted at the Paintbrush trail and 2 black bears in the Cascades Trail, 1 mama bear and 2 cubs in the Jenny Lake trail | Total# ~4h | Distance# ~32km | Entry fee = Grand Teton Parking Fee
Hit the lakes and then continued on to Disappointment Peak for some stellar views of the Grand Teton. Highly recommend for someone wanting an added challenge. Also recommend an alpine start.