Moose, Wyoming
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Alta, Wyoming
Hidden Falls Trail
5.01.08 mi / 197 ft gainHidden Falls Trail is a relatively short and easy hiking trail to Hidden Falls in Grand Teton National Park. To access this trail you can either hike here from the Jenny Lake Trailhead or the Leigh Lake Trailhead, or take a much quicker route by ferrying across Jenny Lake to the start of the Hidd...Read more -
Jackson, Wyoming
Hike to Goodwin Lake
4.06.2 mi / 1453 ft gainThis trail is moderately rated and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and exploring. The beginning of the trail is rather steep. Stretches of elevation gain can be quite challenging, but the views are well worth the exertion and the trail does level off after the initial incline. There are so...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Camp at Upper View Campground
There is so much to see and do in Wyoming's National Parks but with a view (of the Tetons) and a price (FREE) like this it is pretty unlikely you will want to leave this unbeatable campsite. Take is from us, after 14 months of traveling the country this is by far our FAVORITE BOONDOCKING CAMPSITE...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Paintbrush Canyon Loop and Leigh Lake Overnight
5.022 mi / 4400 ft gainThere are many ways to access the Teton backcountry. However, one of my personal favorites is from Leigh Lake via the String Lake trailhead. From the backcountry office obtain a backcountry permit for 2 nights at Leigh Lake. Site 12 has some of the more impressive beachfront views of the Front Ra...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Leigh Lake via String Lake Trailhead
4.82.84 miLeigh Lake is absolutely stunning with about as many recreational activities as you can imagine for a lake. It is a short flat one mile hike from the trailhead at String Lake to Leigh. Once you get there can go as far along as you wish along the 2 mile lakeshore. You can also Kayak, Canoe, or SUP...Read more -
Jenny Lake, Wyoming
Paintbrush Canyon to Holly Lake
5.012.84 mi / 2575 ft gainThis day-long adventure takes off from the Paintbrush Canyon Trailhead. The trailhead is located north of the very popular Jenny Lake along String Lake Rd. It took us about 7 and half hours including an hour lunch break to hike up and down from about 6,900 feet to 9,300 feet, an early start is de...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop
5.018.77 mi / 4088 ft gainThis is one of the most picturesque and popular overnight trails in the Tetons for a reason. The trailhead is located at the String Lake parking lot. The trail constantly changes at every turn; be ready to experience a wide variety of gorgeous scenes from lush dense forests, scattered waterfalls,...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Mount Moran
10 mi / 5500 ft gainMount Moran’s CMC Route is best climbed by starting at String Lake’s boat launch. From here, pack up your overnight and climbing gear into your kayak or canoe and start your journey north on String Lake. At the end of the lake, portage a few hundred yards to Leigh Lake and continue your paddle no...Read more -
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String Lake Loop, Grand Teton NP
4.73.66 mi / 275 ft gainString Lake is a great place to spend time in Grand Teton National Park. There are many options for fun here including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and picnicking. The warm, shallow waters make it a great lake for families, and there are many options for hiking here, from easy to difficult. Th...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Camp on Leigh Lake
1 mi / 50 ft gainBecause it's only accessible by canoe, kayak, or foot, the 8 Leigh Lake campsites have a solitary backcountry feel to them while providing all the necessities for an enjoyable night under Mt. Moran in Grand Teton National Park. The western campsites are paddle-in only, while the easter campsites ...Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Snowshoe to the Cunningham Cabin
4.02 miDuring the summer and fall seasons, this trail is easily accessible, with a large parking lot just off of highway 191, and a smaller lot closer to the cabin. In the wintertime, you must make the hike from the main parking lot to the cabin, since the road leading to the smaller lot is not plowed....Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Leigh Lake
5.02.86 mi / 148 ft gainLeigh Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Moose, Wyoming.Read more -
Moose, Wyoming
Camping at "The Observatory"
4.9Ah...the Observatory. This is not its actual name, but the nickname it has earned over many years of use by the seasonal employees. This is an amazing site to camp at, just on the edge of the Bridger-Teton forest right outside of the park. This area overlooks the entire valley and Teton range. Th...Read more -
Teton Village, Wyoming
Teton Crest Trail
5.025.35 mi / 9681 ft gainThe Teton Crest Trail has several variations that allow the hiker to enter and exit through different canyons. The classic trail begins at the Phillips Pass Trailhead and comes to a close at Paintbrush Divide. Many hikers choose to take the Teton Village Tram up to Marion Lake and join up with th...Read more -
Moran, Wyoming
Signal Mountain
5.07.72 mi / 1158 ft gainThis gorgeous hike to Signal Mountain begins from the Signal Mountain Lodge parking area. The trailhead is located on the opposite side of the entrance road from the lodge. To reach the trailhead from the parking area you can either walk westbound along the road, passing the general store, showe...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Summit Table Mountain
4.811 mi / 4000 ft gainTo climb Table Mountain you begin at the Teton Canyon Trailhead near Driggs, Idaho. The trailhead sits at about 6,800 feet elevation and from there you have two options to reach the 11,106 ft. peak -neither of which are technical, and both of which are dog-friendly.The first option, named Huckleb...Read more
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