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The Best Hiking Trails in Grand Teton National Park

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Arguably the quintessential mecca of ski mountaineering in the US, Grand Teton National Park towers more than 7,000 feet over the quiet Jackson valley below. Classic lines litter the park's nearly 500 square miles, with the bulk of the skiing centered around the Cathedral Group, surrounding The Grand Teton.

Top 15 hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park

1

Teton Crest Trail: Death Canyon Shelf to Alaska Basin

Easy
4.21 mi·
686 ft
If one chooses to camp at Alaska Basin, day two of the Teton Crest will be nice and relaxing! An allure of camping in Alaska Basin is that it's located in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness Area, meaning a backcountry permit is not required....
2

Leigh, Bearpaw, and Trapper Lakes

Moderate
10.91 mi·
395 ft
Pack your gear the night before, and get an early start on this hike along the shores of Leigh Lake, a glacial lake resting along the eastern slopes of Mount Moran....
3

String Lake

Easy
3.74 mi·
309 ft
String Lake is one of the best short hikes in Grand Teton National Park, and awards "outstanding views of the *Cathedral Group,* which includes 12,325-foot Teewinot Mountain, 13,770-foot Grand Teton and 12,928-foot Mt....
4

Jenny Lake Loop

Moderate
7.53 mi·
547 ft
Resting along the northeastern edge of the Grand Teton itself, Jenny Lake offers an easy lakeside hike with stunning mountain views. The loop is easy to follow, never steep, and great for anyone looking for some exercise on their visit to Jackson Hole or the National Park....
5

Teton Crest Trail: Rendezvous Mountain to Death Canyon Shelf

Hard
10.03 mi·
1,986 ft
The Teton Crest Trail is one of the most spectacular trails in the world for a reason. The first day lives up to the hype as it features open views for most of the way....
6

Teton Crest Trail: North Fork Cascade Canyon to Leigh Lake Trailhead (via Cascade Canyon)

Moderate
8.0 mi·
207 ft
There are two main exit points from the Teton Crest Trail: one exiting via Cascade Canyon and one exiting via Paintbrush Canyon. This route focuses on the former. Both are spectacular, so choose whichever option works best! If you are camping in the North Fork Cascade Canyon camping zone you will be treated to spectacular morning views of the Grand....
7

Icefloe Lake and Avalanche Divide

Hard
4.04 mi·
1,198 ft
This route is a must-do if you are on the Teton Crest Trail. This route features two magnificent spots: Avalanche Divide and Icefloe Lake. The views are incredible since the entire route is wide-open....
8

Hidden Falls

Easy
4.33 mi·
521 ft
Jenny Lake is one of the most popular destinations in Grand Teton National Park, and it's not hard to understand why. Resting along the northeastern edge of the Grand Teton itself, Jenny Lake offers an easy [lakeside run](https://fatmap....
9

Taggart Lake Loop

Easy
3.76 mi·
473 ft
If you are looking for a scenic and easy hike that showcases the beauty of the Teton Range and its glacial lakes, you should try the Taggart Lake Loop hike in Grand Teton National Park....
10

Teton Crest Trail: Alaska Basin to North Fork Cascade Canyon

Hard
9.95 mi·
1,987 ft
Day three of the Teton Crest Trail could be the most scenic day of hiking you'll find anywhere in the Tetons. The route from Alaska Basin to the North Fork Cascade Canyon camping zone is nothing short of spectacular....
11

Teton Crest Trail: North Fork Cascade Canyon to Leigh Lake Trailhead (via Paintbrush Canyon)

Hard
10.82 mi·
2,186 ft
There are two main exit points from the Teton Crest Trail: one exiting via Cascade Canyon and one exiting via Paintbrush Canyon. This route focuses on the latter. Both are spectacular, so choose whichever option works best! You are in for a treat, though, if you exit via Paintbrush Canyon....
12

Delta Lake

Hard
7.19 mi·
2,342 ft
Delta Lake is arguably the prettiest lake in the Teton Range. It has a unique turquoise color that few lakes in the area have. Delta Lake is also not as crowded as some of the more popular lake hikes in the park, such as Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes....
13

Amphitheater and Delta Lakes

Hard
10.7 mi·
3,540 ft
Nestled along the eastern slopes of the Grand Teton itself, this day hike explores three stunning sub-alpine lakes and offers intimate views of the dramatic mountain peaks. Many sources list Delta Lake and Amphitheater Lake as separate day hikes, though an experienced hiker should be able to reach both in one outing....
14

Grand Teton Lower Saddle

Hard
12.21 mi·
5,018 ft
If you are looking for a thrilling day hike in the Tetons, you have found the right adventure. Trekking to the Lower Saddle between the Middle and Grand Teton is not for the faint of heart....
15

Static Peak from Death Canyon

Hard
16.14 mi·
5,594 ft
The trek to Static Peak rivals any other hike for the title of "Best Day Hike in the Tetons." Making it to Static Peak Divide and then to the summit of Static Peak provides outstanding views of the Teton Range! The route has multiple starting points....