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Things to do in Grand Teton

Every hike and activity the park service lists for Grand Teton National Park, with how long it takes, when to go and whether dogs can come.

A wooden barn with snowy peaks in the background and green vegetation in the foreground
The Moulton Barn is one of the most photographed barns in America. Photo: NPS Photo/Tobiason

Hikes and walks (41)

Hike What it is Time, season, pets
Taggart Lake Get spectacular views of the Teton Range on this easy hike to Taggart Lake. 1 to 2 Hours · All year · No pets
Phelps Lake Loop Circle Phelps Lake and get views of Death Canyon and the Teton Range on this moderate hike. 3 to 5 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Lake Creek - Woodland Trail Loop Take an easy hike to the shore of Phelps Lake. 1 to 3 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Hermitage Point Take a moderately strenuous day or overnight hike to Hermitage Point for views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range. 4 to 7 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Aspen Ridge - Boulder Ridge Travel through aspens and boulders as you hike to Phelps Lake on this loop trail. 3 to 5 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Valley Trail - Phelps Lake Overlook Travel from Teton Village to the Phelps Lake Overlook on this strenuous hike. 7 to 9 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Granite Canyon Hike through forests and meadows in Granite Canyon on this moderately strenuous to strenuous hike. 7 to 11 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Marion Lake Head up Granite Canyon to an alpine lake on this very strenuous day or overnight hike. 9 to 13 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Death Canyon - Static Peak Divide Junction Travel into the Teton Range on this strenuous day or overnight hike to Death Canyon. 4 to 6 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Phelps Lake Travel to the Phelps Lake Overlook and down to the shore of Phelps Lake on this moderate hike. 1 to 3 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Open Canyon Take in spectacular views from Mount Hunt Divide on this very strenuous hike. 7 to 14 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Static Peak Divide Trail Get spectacular views of Alaska Basin and Jackson Hole on this very strenuous hike to the Static Peak Divide. 9 to 11 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Phelps Lake Overlook Gain a vantage point above Phelps Lake on this easy hike. 1 to 2 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Murie Ranch Hike Hike to the Murie Ranch on this easy out and back trail. 30 to 60 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Polecat Creek Loop Keep an eye out for birds and wildlife on the Polecat Creek Loop hike. 1 to 2 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Flagg Canyon Explore the northern stretch of the Snake River on this hike through Flagg Canyon. 2 to 4 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Heron Pond - Swan Lake Loop Trail Take an easy loop hike for access to Heron Pond and Swan Lake. 1 to 3 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Lakeshore Trail Take an easy hike on the Lakeshore Trail for views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range. 1 to 2 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Grand View Point Hike to Grand View Point for panoramic views of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole. 1 to 4 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Christian Pond Loop Christian Pond Loop is an easy hike through a marsh habitat. 1 to 3 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Lunch Tree Hill Lunch Tree Hill is an easy walk with spectacular views of the Teton Range. 20 to 45 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Two Ocean Lake - Emma Matilda Lake Loop Circle Two Ocean and Emma Matilda Lakes on this strenuous loop trail. 7 to 9 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Emma Matilda Lake Hike around Emma Matilda Lake for wildflowers and views of the Teton Range. 5 to 7 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Two Ocean Lake Hike around Two Ocean Lake for a secluded trail with mountain views. 3 to 5 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Signal Mountain Trail Hike up Signal Mountain for panoramic views of Jackson Hole and the Teton Range. 3 to 5 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Holly Lake Hike to an alpine lake on this strenuous day or overnight hike up Paintbrush Canyon. 7 to 9 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes Hike along the shore of Leigh Lake for panoramic views of Mount Moran. 4 to 6 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Leigh Lake Take an easy day or overnight hike to Leigh Lake for less crowds and mountain views. 1 to 2 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop Loop through Paintbrush and Cascade canyons on this very strenuous day or overnight loop hike. 11 to 14 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
String Lake Travel around String Lake on this easy loop trail. 2 to 3 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Garnet Canyon Travel to the heart of the Teton Range on a strenuous hike into Garnet Canyon. 4 to 6 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes Travel to Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes on this strenuous hike. 5 to 7 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Jenny Lake Loop Hike around Jenny Lake for spectacular views of Cascade Canyon and the Teton Range. 3 to 5 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Taggart Lake - Beaver Creek Loop Take a easy loop hike to Taggart Lake for some of the most stunning views of the Teton Range. 2 to 3 Hours · All year · No pets
Taggart Lake - Bradley Lake Loop Hike to Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake on this moderate loop trail. 2 to 3 Hours · All year · No pets
Forks of Cascade Canyon Travel deep into the Teton Range on this hike through Cascade Canyon. 5 to 9 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Hurricane Pass Visit a glacier and get panoramic views of the Three Tetons on this strenuous day or overnight hike to Hurricane Pass. 12 to 16 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Lake Solitude Travel to an alpine lake on this day or overnight hike to Lake Solitude. 9 to 13 Hours · Summer, Fall · No pets
Inspiration Point One of the most visited trails in the park, Inspiration Point offers stunning views of Jackson Hole, Cascade Canyon, and the Teton Range. 2 to 4 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Hidden Falls Visit the only accessible waterfall in Grand Teton on this easy-moderate hike to Hidden Falls. 1 to 3 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Moose Ponds Be on the lookout for moose on this hike to Moose Ponds. 1 to 3 Hours · All year · No pets

Other things to do (12)

Activity What it is Time, season, pets
Mormon Row Visit Mormon Row to see the historic Moulton Barns and Teton views. 1 to 2 Hours · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Moose-Wilson Road The Moose-Wilson Road is a corridor road connecting the towns of Moose and Wilson. 20 to 60 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · Pets with limits
Outer Park Road Take a drive on the Outer Park Road for scenic views and overlooks. 60 to 150 Minutes · All year · Pets with limits
North Park Road Take a drive on the North Park Road to view wildlife and enjoy dramatic views of Jackson Lake and the Tetons. 30 to 60 Minutes · All year · Pets with limits
Grassy Lake Road Grassy Lake Road is a dirt road connecting Flagg Ranch to Ashton, Idaho. 1 to 4 Hours · Summer, Fall · Pets with limits
Moose-Wilson Road in Winter The Moose-Wilson Road is a corridor road connecting the towns of Moose and Wilson. In the winter the road is closed from the south at the Granite Trailhead and from the north at the Death Canyon Junction, providing 3 miles (4.8 km) of walking, skiing, and snowshoeing. As you ski or snowshoe on the road you will wind th Winter · Pets OK
Teton Park Road in Winter The Teton Park Road is open to skiing, snowshoeing and walking during winter from Taggart Lake Trailhead to the Signal Mountain Lodge. Located along the base of the Teton Range it offering stellar views. The road is closed to vehicles November 1 to April 30. Winter · Pets OK
Chapel of the Transfiguration Visit the historic Chapel of the Transfiguration. 5 to 60 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · No pets
Jenny Lake Scenic Drive The Jenny Lake Scenic Drive skirts the east shore of Jenny Lake and provides spectacular views of the peaks 15 to 30 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · Pets with limits
Signal Mountain Summit Road Drive the Signal Mountain Summit Road for panoramic views of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole. 30 to 60 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · Pets with limits
Teton Park Road The Teton Park Road follows the base of the Teton Range from Moose to Jackson Lake Junction. 30 to 60 Minutes · Spring, Summer, Fall · Pets with limits
Oxbow Bend Visit Oxbow Bend for iconic views of the Teton Range. 5 to 60 Minutes · All year · Pets with limits

Before you set out

Trail conditions change with snow, fire and storms. Check the park’s current alerts, carry the ten essentials and read know before you go.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hikes in Grand Teton?
Popular hikes the park service lists include Taggart Lake, Phelps Lake Loop, Lake Creek - Woodland Trail Loop.
Can I bring my dog on trails in Grand Teton?
Pets: of the 41 hikes the park service lists here, 0 allow pets. Where pets are allowed they must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.