On 06/16/2025, I hiked the MOST INTENSE hike. My friend and I started at 10 AM and didn't finish…read moreuntil 9 PM. We hiked from Taggart trailhead to Taggart Lake, then off to Bradley Lake. After those two hikes onto Delta Lake. We hiked a total of 15 miles at 9,000 ft of elevation. I frequently hike, but in no way have I ever trained to hike at any kind of elevation. I knew my limits, but boy were they pressed on this hike. On the trail going up, I saw elk and marmots around. Its better to hike with a group of two or more and someone you trust, don't be like me and hike with someone who can care less than you and constantly left me to solo hike on unfamiliar territory. The trail after Bradley Lake is a continuous incline, so take plenty of water and rest breaks. I had to take plenty of breaks and am a slow hiker. Whether you read it on Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, or All Trails, the last 3 miles up is torturously difficult. It is constant rocky with huge boulders that you have to cross by crawling. Here at this point, your trekking poles are useless. In June, some of the trail was still covered with snow. Quite challenging for someone who isn't used to walking in snow; the snow was semi-hard, but soft in parts so I fell a couple of times. To get to the top after the boulders, there's a deep ascend upwards that crawling is the only option and you gotta be careful not to fall backwards. At this moment, I was 3 minutes in and wanted to give up! My friend had already left me behind, I was pissed off at her, and mad at myself for putting myself through this hike. Until, a family coming down gave me some serious encouragement to continue on. Shout out to that beautiful family! Y'all, a real one!! Whew!! I was exhausted once I crossed my final hill to see Delta Lake. It was indeed beautiful and is worth it! The water was crystal turquoise blue (naturally), it was hypothermia cold, but the snow capped mountain tops were a stunner to view. It was so picturesque and all I wanted was to rest. However, I didn't get to because two people were in my ear about, "can you take my picture?" at every single moment and angle. It was so annoying. My friend and I stayed about 15 minutes at the lake before we started our trek back. Now, that was problematic because we were racing to get back before nightfall and since we weren't smart enough to start at Delta Lake trailhead, the hike took longer, we wasted time a lot of time hiking, so by the time we were heading back it was 6pm in the evening. Luckily, it gets completely dark after 9pm. On the way back, it was a descend hike down the mountain, so our pace was slightly increased, but we had to be very careful because on the trail, we spotted a moose. He wouldn't move and was minding his own business. His partner was on the side, then ran when it saw our presence. Eventually, the moose scurried away in the forest. We continued to hike and was faced with a grizzly bear off the path, but was in close proximity. I was horrified and quickly grabbed my bear spray ready to shoot. My friend told me to just run across. I thought that was stupid of her to tell me to risk my life of being eaten so she can live free. Mercifully, the bear continued to eat grass and walked further into the forest. At that point, I was terrified of being with this so-called friend, out in bear country, and by 7:00 PM, we were STILL hiking. I started to panic and begged this chick (that I was with) to call park rangers. Her iPhone had died, so no access to maps, but thankfully my Android still had sufficient battery lasting through the end. She continued to say we didn't need to, but at last she did (after I begged her to) call 911 for rescue. We hiked an additional 4 miles. I was EXTREMELY tired!!! My legs were jello and I was out of breath, but couldn't stop. By that time, my mum called me since I never told her I was safe back at the hostel. A mother's instinct, she knew something was wrong. So she called the park rangers too and then they came, met up with us, and walked us then drove us to the Taggart Lake trailhead where we had parked. The following day, I was too tired to move or walk. I must add, this isn't a small kid friendly hike. I saw noone hiking with tiny kids. My advice to anyone looking to dare hike this trail: *Hike from the Delta Lake trailhead *Bring a trusted friend who actually cares about your wellness and well-being to wait on you and not mock you for hiking pace. *Start early *Train to hike at an elevation and don't cold turkey wing it especially if you're a Southeast Texan *Trekking poles are needed *Know your limits (coincides with the friend note) *Wear comfortable hiking shoes with supportive grip. *Have fun in a safe way

Delta Lake is a lake that is a couple minutes south of the Jenny Lake area. The trailhead to get to…read moreDelta Lake is actually at the Lupine Meadows Trailhead as this trailhead has multiple trails that lead to different trails and lakes including Amphitheater Lake Trail, Amphitheater Lake, Valley Trail, and Surprise Lake. I would recommend getting to the parking lot before 8am because it will get full quick and you'll have to park further away and add more walking to your total. The Delta Lake trail is 8.2 miles round trip (per AllTrails) and it's all switchbacks up until the point where you're at a fork in the road at about 3.5 miles in. To the left you can continue going up the switchbacks and to the right toward Amphitheater Lake Trail you will head in the direction of Delta Lake. As you continue through the trail you will begin to see some rough terrain in the form of rocks. There will be a couple rocky parts that are relatively manageable and you might have to step over some trees that have fallen. Then it gets to the hard part. The last 0.3 miles is straight up rock climbing. Seriously, it's a mountain of rocks that you have to climb up. This will test your endurance and stamina as it's a lot of wear and tear on your knees and calves. Take plenty of breaks if you need to because you most likely will. There's no way around it other than some dirt paths on the left which are slightly easier than the rocks but still have lots of incline. I would recommend some thick gloves to wear as you climb the rocks because they will hurt your hands and long pants might help too with rocks scraping against you. I would also recommend planning at least 30 minutes for just this part alone because it is hard but once you get over this you will finally get to the lake. Now here is the part where I talk about my own experience coming down. I came down the same rocks that I climbed up but I accidentally missed the trail to continue down and kept going on because I was only focused on looking at the rocks in front of me and not the trail. I climbed another set of the same type of rocks for another 30 minutes, got to the bottom, saw no trail, then realized I went too far. Luckily I had the AllTrails Pro subscription which I HIGHLY recommend for $30/year because if you don't have service in the park it gives you the ability to navigate even when you're offline. I saw that I was far from the trail and had to climb back up the extra rocks I climbed down. I was exhausted at that point and was low on water in the middle of the day with the sun beaming down. I had blood scrapes on my hands, almost slipped and fell in the river, and I knew I had to fight the urge to slow down and takes breaks or else I would be in serious trouble. As I climbed up I started shouting if anyone was around. After climbing up some more I finally heard a response from a group and I knew I had made it back close to the trail. The story isn't over though. I walked down the trail and am trying to find the trail but I am not thinking and get lost AGAIN and get off trail. I am on a huge incline thinking the trail is further down but it's actually further up. I'm just so done with this trail at this point. I again take out the AllTrails app and bring myself to climb back up to the trail where I saw some people. After that I was able to follow the clear trail down. I had to ration my water to get to the bottom but eventually I made it. I expected it to take about 1.5 hours to get down but it ended up being 3 hours because I got lost so many times. The moral of the story: get AllTrails Pro and hike with people if you can. You might think I am a sponsor for AllTrails but I'm really not; it just saved my butt so many times on this hike alone. I'm not kidding, I could've been in serious trouble a couple times and one bad slip could've been real bad. Legit, I was actually scared. The lake was beautiful and worth the hike up. I recommend this hike but personally I am definitely not doing this ever again.

I will forever remember Grand Teton National Park. I loved it so much--it's definitely at the top…read moreof my list of favorite national parks. It's so diverse, oh so beautiful! I wish I could have stayed longer, but I'm very grateful for the opportunity to visit. Here are a few tips based on my experience: We lodged in Victor, Idaho, which was super convenient for Grand Teton NP. It's much more affordable, and the drive was beautiful. There is so much to do at GTP--I recommend exploring the park for at least 2+ days. Here's what I recommend. Start each day early: * 5:45 AM - Schwabacher's Landing (sunrise) * 6:45 AM - Snake River Overlook * 7:30 AM - Mormon Row (barn glow) * Jenny Lake Shuttle (8-8:30 AM, $20 RT) * Hike Hidden Falls (0.5 mi, 15-20 min) * Hike Inspiration Point (0.4 mi , 20-30 min) Take a break and have lunch at Dornan's Pizza Pasta Co. After lunch, head over to String Lake (swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding). End your day at Glacier View Turnout and Mount Moran Turnout for a scenic drive along Teton Park Road.

Incredible views. Wildlife galore. Perfect for hiking, picnicking, photographing. Iconic…read more Roads are well maintained, but keep an eye on the site for seasonal closures!

I really do like a good hiking trail. The other day I was…read moregetting ready for us to go on the trip we had planned, through one of Idaho's many lava fields, when I came across this interesting hike. some comments on a hike webpage said it as pleasant and easy. We weren't looking for a difficult end of day hike and we had already done one of the best lava fields on the plant at Craters of the of the Moon, so we chose to change our agenda to this river adjacent walk. When we got to the parking area, I could see the the path was, up. it wasn't along the river but walked along it a bit higher and climbed along the mountain side. it was perfect in my eyes, a bit more interesting. as we started our hike I appreciated how our view of the broad lazy river got belter and better. There were man turn offs from the main path to sit or just view the river and the country side. Ass the sun was going down the views got exponentially belter. We went over a river about mile in that was fed from hot springs. We crossed the small bridge and tested the water. Not that warm but still pretty cool. It was a great spot to call it a day and head back. It's an easy + route to go on that really gives you the best of river mountain and views. I would rate it possibly the best near Idaho Falls.

Inspiration Point is a beautiful overlook of Jenny Lake and has stunning views. It's about 1 mile…read moreafter you get off the boat. It's a steady incline with rocks so bring hiking shoes. This hike is heavily trafficked due to it being such a short hike after you get off the boat. Another way to get there is by walking along Jenny Lake Trail, although this will make it a longer hike, but you won't have to pay the boat fee. I would recommend going early to avoid all the crowds along this trail.

The view of Grand Teton National Park and Jenny Lake from Inspiration Point is just breathtaking…read more If you visit this park, coming here is a must. You can do the hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point from the Jenny Lake visitor center or take the shuttle boat. Reservations are not required, but there is a fee to ride the boat over. From the docking area, it is about a one mile walk to Inspiration Point. There is some elevation during your hike. But once you arrive, the view is just spectacular. You get a gorgeous view of the whole Jackson Hole Valley. You have the option of going to Hidden Falls or Inspiration Point while on the trail. Hidden Falls is a 100 ft cascading waterfall. The trail leading up to Inspiration Point is a little rocky and narrow. So pay attention so that you don't trip (I tripped and cracked my phone). There are lots of squirrels around that like to beg for food. One climbed up my camelback and sat right next to me. Make sure you keep watch of the time so that you don't miss the boat ride back. The Inspiration Point hike was easily one of my favorite experiences during my weeklong trip to the Grand Teton National Park.

Great, easy (for most) hiking trails in the park…read more Your choice but you can do the loop or go up and back. Choose your poison. When looking at the Tetons, if you choose the route to the left, much steeper on the way to the lake than the route from the right. Neither is wrong. Beautiful hike, terrain, and views. We happened to hike after recent storms so some parts of the path were puddled with water. Made it fun with either walking through or around. All fun. Relatively easy hike but incredible so don't miss. The water in the lake is so clear and beautiful it makes you want to jump in but you know it's colder than a witches tit!

The Taggart Lake Trail is a loop and is about 3.7 miles. We read reviews that it's best to go…read morecounter clockwise around the loop as it's not as steep of an incline that way. This parking lot is small so it fills up quickly. I recommend going early to find parking. I heard that the parking lot in June starts getting less full after 3pm. We got there at 2:40pm and parked along the road since the parking lot was full. Bring bear spray to be safe. Also wear bug spray because there were mosquitoes along the trail. Also, wear sunscreen if it's sunny and a water pack is always great to stay hydrated. The views of the waterfall, streams, lake, and mountains are all breathtaking. This is a beautiful trail with gorgeous views!

Yes please - so beautiful and everywhere you look like it just seems to be unreal…read more Happy trails!!!

The Grand Teton National Park is a 310,000 acres national park in northwestern Wyoming. The park…read moreincludes the major peaks of the 40-mile-long Teton Range & the northern sections of the valley known as Jackson Hole. It's 10 miles south of Yellowstone National Park &is connected by the Rockefeller Parkway. Indigenous people have lived in the Grand Teton region for at least 11,000 years. In the early 19th century, European explorers encountered the Shoshone people. Fur trading companies vied for the lucrative beaver pelt trade. In the 1880s the 1st permanent white settlers arrived. In 1929, Grand Teton National Park was established, protecting the Teton Range's major peaks. In the 1930s, conservationists led by John Rockefeller Jr. purchased land in Jackson Hole to add to the park. The park is named for the tallest mountain in the Teton Range. At 13,775 ft Grand Teton rises more than 7,000 ft an e Jackson Hole. The park has numerous lakes, including 15-mile-long Jackson Lake, streams & Snake River. Though in recession, 12 small glaciers persist at the higher elevations near the highest peaks in the range. Some of the rocks in the park are the oldest found in any American national park and have been dated at nearly 2.7 billion years. Grand Teton National Park is a pristine ecosystem; the same species of flora & fauna have existed since prehistoric times can still be found here. More than 1,000 species of vascular plants, dozens of species of mammals, 300 species of birds, more than a dozen fish species, and a few species of reptiles and amphibians inhabit the park. Due to human activity ecosystem, efforts have been made to protect endangered species. Grand Teton National Park is a popular destination for mountaineering, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming.... There are more than 1,000 drive-in campsites & over 200 miles of hiking trails that provide access to backcountry camping. Grand Teton has several National Park Service-run visitor centers & privately operated concessions for motels, lodges, gas stations, and marinas.

I love this place. Good affordable fun for the family . They have a big pool with diving board and…read moreslide (pay extra) there are 2 hot pools on the other side. There is a snack shop with hotdogs burgers etc. family and adult friendly,

Call first. These imbeciles don't know how to update their hours. Website said they're open but a…read morehandy flyer in their lobby said different. 90 minute drive each way.. Thanks for wasting my entire Sunday! Looks like a run down motel 8 pool with an old McDonald's slide anyways.

One of the best natural swimming holes I've ever been to! Great for all ages. Enjoy the following:…read more Waterslide for kids & adults Diving board Sandy beach Roped off kids area Pavilion & picnic tables Bathroom Shower to clean off sand The water is a great cool temperature and if you're a responsible and decent swimmer- swim across the river to the damn and spillway and walk along the dams ledge. It's pretty safe. We do it every time we go. The hardest part is swimming back against the current. But anyone who is a mildly decent swimmer can handle it. I'm no champion swimmer and I can swim it without any problems- my 9 year old did it too with a little help.

Not a bad spot for a small crowd or a birthday party. Would like to hike the trail next to itread more

Although we had to wait in line to get on the boat, it was well worth it to be taken over the lake…read moreand dropped off right at the trailhead. The captain on the way there was funny and shared some really cool fun facts about Jenny Lake. The captain on the way back was equally friendly and appreciated. Would recommend.

We decided to beat the crowd and arrived in time for one of the first boats that leaves the landing…read moreat 7 AM. Bring your parking pass if you have it otherwise there will be a charge just to access the area. Once you arrive at the boat landing, parking is free. From there you can either hike a portion of the lake and take the boat back, simply do a hike, or take a boat ride/hike, or just ride the boat! There is a charge for riding the boat with discounts available for kids and seniors. There are only facilities at the boat landing and once you leave you're on your own! You're constantly reminded that you are in bear country so bring some spray, bug repellent, sunscreen, plenty of water and snacks, as there are no amenities in the wilderness areas. Hikes and climbing opportunities exist however, for the more advanced area permits may be required so check before you leave with Park Rangers. We were very happy to have started early as when we returned by noon the landing was exceptionally crowded, and parking was nonexistent. There is shopping, some concessions, and beautiful area to explore just around the boat landing area. This is a fantastic stop, but again emphasize. Be here early!

Very relaxing experience. We went in early May and it was not crowded at all. Multiple pools of…read moredifferent temperatures, and a small cold plunge pool. Clean, professional facilities and friendly staff. Views of the mountains and river. Highly recommend.

We found this gem during our visit to Jackson Hole. The hot spring is suitable for all ages -- we…read moresaw families with kids enjoying the pools, while many adults relaxed quietly in the water. There are approximately six pools at the site. When you first enter, you will see two pools designed for children and their parents. To the right, there is a cold plunge and another hot spring. If you walk further down the path, you will find two more pools. In addition to the hot springs, the park also offers a small playground for children and a sunbathing area for adults. We tried all the pools except the ones designated for kids. We loved the hot pools, but the cold plunge stood out, it was so cold that it made us feel numb. After soaking in the hot springs, we purchased some drinks from the front desk to cool down. The site also provides showers so you can rinse off the hot spring water before leaving. We recommend bringing your own towel and a waterproof phone protector, just in case you accidentally drop your phone.