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- Hiking, Recreation, Sightseeing, Swimming/Pools Type
- More than Full Day Time to Spend
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Value5.0
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Facilities4.5
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Atmosphere5.0
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The 2-mile-long, 250-foot-deep Jenny Lake is the muse of many an artist and photographer –and a great place to base your Grand Teton National Park trip. Depending on the weather, visitors can fish, paddle, swim, or boat its waters, or they can take the moderate 7 ½-mile round-trip hike from the Jenny Lake Trailhead for views of Cascade Canyon, Storm Point, Symmetry Spire and Mount Moran, among others. There is also a much shorter 1 ½ -mile round-trip hike to Hidden Falls, which is a traveler favorite. It's a central spot for visitors wanting to spend a night at the campsite or upscale Jenny Lake Lodge. If travelers would rather boat than hike their way to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, they can hop aboard the Jenny Lake Boating shuttle service, which offers shuttles every 10 to 15 minutes during the day. Taking the shuttle will knock off 2 miles (each way) to the Cascade Canyon trailhead.
Hit this popular trail early to avoid the crowds (the parking at the southern end of Jenny Lake is often full from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), but don't miss it since recent travelers describe it as a "must-see" with "great views." Others called Jenny Lake the "prettiest" in the country.
Because the Jenny Lake district is undergoing a multiyear rehab project, it's important that visitors stop into the Jenny Lake Visitor Center to get the lowdown on any current closures. You'll find the lake in Moose, Wyoming, just off Teton Park Road, which is closed for the winter season from Nov. 1 to April 30. Access to the Jenny Lake District is free with park admission. Additional information about Jenny Lake's sights and activities can be found on the National Park Service's website.
