Teton County, Wyoming
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Grand Teton National Park
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Jackson, Wyoming
Backpack to Marion Lake
4.013.73 mi / 3409 ft gainMarion Lake is one of Grand Teton National Park’s many spectacular high altitude lakes. The lake sits above Granite Canyon, and next to sweeping meadows that are loaded with colorful wildflowers during July and August. Campsites at the lake may be available by obtaining a backcountry permit from ...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 -
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 -
Alta, Wyoming
Union Falls and Scout Pool
5.015.42 mi / 1755 ft gainOf a summer spent living in Yellowstone, and many overnight trips in the park, the trek to Union Falls and Scout Pool ranked at the top of my list. (Many of my fellow gas station employees agreed!) The hike itself is nothing spectacular, but takes you to two of the most beautiful places in the pa...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Dunanda Falls via Boundary Creek Trail
4.516.56 mi / 771 ft gainYou'll start at the Bechler Ranger Station and take the Boundry Creek Trail. Depending on which camp site you reserve your hike will be anywhere from 5-9 miles. We camped at site 9A1 5 miles from the ranger station. Hiking to waterfall is 16+ miles round trip Your feet will get wet on this hike,...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Stand Up Paddle Lewis Lake to Shoshone Lake
5.0It is something fantastic if you know how to use a standup paddle board. Being able to paddle from one lake to another where no roads can reach via a small channel with natural geysers going off and trout rising to morning and afternoon flies. The water being, in some parts, very warm because of...Read more
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