Grand Teton National Park
Wyoming Est. 1929

Grand Teton National Park

Mountains Lake River
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Established
1929
Size
310,000 acres
Visitors / yr
3.3M
Entrance
$35
Best season
June through September
Nearest airport
JAC Jackson Hole Airport
Danger: Third measles case in Teton Co. confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health +2 more Details Wildfire Tracker
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Why Grand Teton is worth the trip

Wyoming · Established 1929

The Tetons skip the introduction. No foothills, no gradual approach, just a wall of granite rising 7,000 feet straight off the Jackson Hole valley floor, crowned by the 13,770-foot Grand. The effect turns an ordinary drive up the highway into a series of involuntary pullovers, and it never fully wears off, no matter how many mornings you give it.

The valley holds up its half. Moose browse the willow flats, elk move through by the thousand in fall, and the Snake River bends beneath the peaks at the overlook Ansel Adams made famous. Take the boat across Jenny Lake and walk into Cascade Canyon, the classic half-day here. And because Yellowstone sits just up the road, plenty of folks treat Grand Teton as a drive-through. Give it its own days. It earns them.

Start with our full Grand Teton guide, then use the planning below.

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Top things to do in Grand Teton

Where we would start, and what we would plan a day around. Read the full guide.

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17 Things to Do in Grand Teton National Park

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01 Phelps Lake Loop Hiking · nps.gov Phelps Lake Loop Circle Phelps Lake and get views of Death Canyon and the Teton Range on this moderate hike. 02 Mormon Row Self-Guided Tours - Walking · nps.gov Mormon Row Visit Mormon Row to see the historic Moulton Barns and Teton views. 03 Lake Creek - Woodland Trail Loop Hiking · nps.gov Lake Creek - Woodland Trail Loop Take an easy hike to the shore of Phelps Lake. 04 Hermitage Point Hiking · nps.gov Hermitage Point Take a moderately strenuous day or overnight hike to Hermitage Point for views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range.
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Best hikes in Grand Teton

The trails that define the park, with the distance and elevation numbers that decide your day.

1 Taggart & Bradley Lakes One of the park's most popular hikes, two lakes under the Tetons. 2 Jenny Lake Loop A long gentle stroll along one of Wyoming's most beautiful lakes. 3 Phelps Lake A family friendly loop and a great place to spot moose. 4 Inspiration Point & Hidden Falls Take the Jenny Lake boat shuttle, pass Hidden Falls en route. 5 Cascade Canyon Rated by many as the best hike in Grand Teton.
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Plan your trip

Our guides for the big decisions, plus the gear, maps and lodging we would actually use for Grand Teton.

Things to Do Best Hikes When to Visit Fun Facts

Where to stay

Gateway towns with lodging, food and outfitters.

  • Jackson, WYGateway town
  • Moose, WYGateway town
  • Moran, WYGateway town
  • Colter Bay Campground 324 sites · Reserve
  • Colter Bay RV Park 112 sites · Reserve
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Maps & guides

Carry paper. Cell service dies fast inside most parks.

Grand Teton Trails Illustrated map
Waterproof National Geographic topo of the park.
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Grand Teton field guide
Trail-by-trail detail and planning help in print.
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America the Beautiful pass
$80 a year. Covers entrance fees at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites.
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What to bring

Field-tested picks we bring on park trips.

  • Bear Spray
    Required carry in grizzly country. Practice the quick-draw before you need it. View on REI
  • Trekking Poles
    Save your knees on steep descents and river crossings. View on REI
  • Rain Jacket
    Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings. View on REI
  • Fleece Jacket
    Mid-layer warmth for alpine mornings and evening campfires. View on REI

Getting there

  • JAC Jackson Hole Airport 10 mi
  • IDA Idaho Falls Regional 90 mi
  • SLC Salt Lake City International 275 mi
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When to go

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Month
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Jan
27°
1°
Low
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Feb
32°
6°
Low
Open
Mar
42°
15°
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Apr
50°
24°
Low
Open
May
62°
33°
Moderate
Open
Jun Best
71°
39°
Peak
Open
Jul Best
82°
44°
Peak
Open
Aug Best
81°
42°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
71°
34°
Peak
Open
Oct
56°
25°
Moderate
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Nov
39°
15°
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Dec
28°
4°
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Grand Teton National Park 8K

We spent nearly a month in Jackson Hole on this one and it has more wildlife than anything else we've shot. Bison, moose, bears, foxes, beavers. The Tetons are in a class of their own and this is the film that proves it.

3 min 22 sec Filmed in 8K
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Parks near Grand Teton

Within reach if you are building a longer trip.

Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming

Yellowstone

44 miles away
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado

Rocky Mountain

350 miles away
Arches National Park
Utah

Arches

354 miles away
Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota

Wind Cave

363 miles away

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