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    Jenny Lake

    4.9 (14 reviews)

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    Cody F.

    There is a reason that you're here. Jenny Lake is the #1 or #1A prettiest place on earth. (Redfish Lake may be tied) I always recommend folks visiting anywhere within a day's drive make it a point to see it. My friends who have done it all agree that it's worth the trip. Covered in ice floes and blowing snow in winter with limited visibility, it's amazing. It always thrills and satisfies. Early AM is one strategy. Sunset "golden hour" is another. Don't sleep on the whiteout blizzard snowstorm opportunity to come without a crowd. We had total silence today because of the dampening sound of the snow. Magical and romantic. It's like taking a long hike to a perfect waterfall... the journey is the point, and the destination is a huge payoff.

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    Travis T.

    I love this lake. The first time I came here was when I made a stop at the visitor center a few years back. I walked around the nature trail and enjoyed the views of the Teton Range. Jenny Lake is one of the most visited areas in Grand Teton National Park and is located at the base of the Teton Range. There are several trails that leave the Jenny Lakes area. The most popular is the trail to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Because the hike can be long for some people, Jenny Lake offers boat rides to Inspiration Point for a fee. The view of Jenny Lake from Inspiration Point is amazing. You can also hike into the backcountry via Cascade Canyon. The parking lot is pretty large, but fills up quick during peak seasons. Definitely make some time to check out this beautiful lake and the surrounding area. The visitor center has park rangers on hand for questions.

    Brian F.

    This is one of the most popular spots in Grand Teton National Park and for good reason. Because it can get so busy I highly recommend getting here before 9am to grab a parking spot before it gets full. At the Jenny Lake Visitor Center there are a few small shops to grab snacks, drinks, souvenirs, and walk around. As you walk around the lake you'll see signs with info about the lake itself. You can do a variety things from canoeing, paddleboarding, or just playing in the water. If you're looking for land activities you can hike the Jenny Lake Trail which is 7.9 miles round trip (per AllTrails). If you want to do some exploring and sightseeing without the effort of hiking you can take the boat across Jenny Lake to get to the other side and get to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. I decided to go on the hike which was nice. Along the east side of the hike was my favorite as you can go down to the water, see the nice colorful rocks, and of course the grand tetons being its majestic self in the background. That made for amazing pictures and panoramas and would've been even better if the sky wasn't smoky. Another note: surprisingly I was able to get good service on my phone with AT&T! It was a nice surprise after not having any at Yellowstone National Park the weekend before.

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    Sabrina M.

    Jenny Lake is a beautiful place to visit with great hiking and lovely scenery. Don't miss this when you're in the Tetons.

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    Wasn't expecting it to be so nice! Such pretty views and trails. The cabins are nice too

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    5 miles you will get to where the boat dock arrives to go to Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, and Cascade Canyon.

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    Jenny Lake Boating - Inspiration Point at the Grand Teton National Park

    Jenny Lake Boating

    4.6(50 reviews)
    0.0 km

    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!

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    Jenny Lake Boating - Thankful to have shuttles to and from Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point Trailhead

    Thankful to have shuttles to and from Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point Trailhead

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    Jenny Lake Boating - Jenny Lake boat shuttle dock (from the hidden falls side)

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    Jenny Lake boat shuttle dock (from the hidden falls side)

    Delta Lake - The view of Bradley Lake from the top of mountain

    Delta Lake

    5.0(3 reviews)
    9.6 km

    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

    This hike was pretty strenuous for a couple of Oklahomans, despite all of us being in decent…read morephysical shape. I would advise anyone over the age of 50/anyone not in excellent physical health to beware of this hike. More trail info can be found on the app All Trails (which is also good for mapping purposes!) There is an extremely steep Boulder scramble towards the end. Make sure you bring 2-3 liters of water for each hiker, and definitely plenty of food to keep you energized. We each had a peanut butter jelly sandwich, apples, granola bars, and beef jerky. The views from the top were incredible. The blue water of the lake, the proximity to the Grand Teton, the waterfall, it was all so impressive. Absolutely worth the 2 hours and 45 minutes of uphill battle :) took just under 2 hours to get down. We did come across a small bear towards the beginning of the trail, so make sure to keep bear spray handy and make lots of noise!

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    Delta Lake - Me observing the turquoise blue waters (exhausted from the hike in)

    Me observing the turquoise blue waters (exhausted from the hike in)

    Delta Lake - View at the lake; water was icy cold and crystal clear

    View at the lake; water was icy cold and crystal clear

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    Hidden Falls

    Hidden Falls

    4.7(9 reviews)
    12.4 km

    I would give Hidden Falls 4.5 stars. There are two ways that you can visit Hidden Falls. The first…read moreis my taking the boat over and then it's a very short hike. The other way is hiking to it along Jenny Lake Trail. There are many people who take the boat over and do Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point and then leave. For this reason the first mile of trails after getting off the boat are heavily trafficked with tons of people and families. For this reason, if you do come visit Hidden Falls, I would recommend doing it early in the morning. We did the Cascade Canyon Trail around 8:30am and visited this on the way down around 11:30am and it was packed with people and kids running around so go early to avoid the crowds. The waterfall is beautiful! It's not hidden as the name would suggest since it's highly trafficked. We didn't stay long (only about a minute) because all the people and kids running around took away from the feeling of being surrounded by nature and at peace, although we are glad we went.

    This review is for Hidden Falls via String Lake Trail which was a ~4.6 miles round trip that took…read more~2.5 hours to complete. This was a stunning hike from beginning to end. Another popular trail but not overly crowded near end of day. Trail was narrow and flat with a few minor inclines. There was still snow after you cross the last bridge towards the viewpoint of the waterfall but do-able without spikes. The trail does not take you up close to the waterfall but only viewable from a distance. Jenny Lake reminds me of Crater Lake in Oregon; not because of the color but due to the sheer size. Beautiful views of the Teton Range, String Lake, Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls and the surrounding area! Carry bear spray; the chances of encountering a bear is lower at popular trails but you never know. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/meQ4PZFrpCg

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    Hidden Falls
    Hidden Falls

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    Snake River Angler - Michael, our guide was very knowledgeable about the river, the wildlife, and Jackson Hole in general! We had such a good time!

    Snake River Angler

    5.0(7 reviews)
    0.6 km

    What an incredible experience for my first time Fly Fishing! We booked through the Moose, Wyoming…read morelocation of Snake River Angler, and our guide Boots - a third generation fly fisherman - couldn't have been more helpful. My nephew and I, first timers, appreciated Boots expertise and his patience. We began our 4 hour fly fishing experience at Jackson Lake dam (where we spotted a grizzly!) and floated down the Snake River. Just as fabulous as the fly fishing experience was, it was equally as wonderful to be floating down the Snake River through scenic, majestic landscape, and hear the sounds of wildlife and the running, gurgling Snake River. The stunning landscape is forever imbedded to a lovely memory. Boots taught us casting techniques, strategies and and tactics, and he tied our flies for us. He is an outstanding teacher because my nephew and I both caught, and reeled in, a Snake River Fine-spotted Cutthroat Trout. Snake River Angler services: *Fly Fishing Lessons, 2.5 hours on the water learning about casting, fly selections, knots, fish handling and etiquette. *Half day Guided Fishing, Up to 4 hours of Guided fishing on the water - 2 people per boat/guide. *Full day Guided Fishing, Up to 8 hours of Guided Fishing on the water - 2 people per boat/guide Lunch included. Their are two locations with full service fly shops in Moose and Jackson Wyoming. Additionally, they carry al large selection of fly fishing gear from clothing to rods.

    Beautiful setting and lots of fishing gear. Our guys were in Heaven here and spent a long time…read morepicking out just the right flies and other things. Even got some Tshirts. Fun!

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    Snake River Angler - Fly fishing on the Gros Ventre river in Moose, WY

    Fly fishing on the Gros Ventre river in Moose, WY

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