Epic
Grand Teton National Park
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Trip length
- 4–7 days
- Budget
- $300–$1,100
- per person · excl. airfare
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
HikingBackpacking
Park entrance: $35 (Entrance - Private Vehicle) · source: NPS
Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thrived in the valley known as Jackson Hole, turning these mountains into more than just peaks—they embody imagination and enduring human connection.
Highlights
- Abrupt granite skyline
- Jenny Lake & Cascade Canyon
- Snake River overlooks
Photos
Photos via Wikimedia Commons under their respective licences.
Map
Trails (5)· Easy–Hard
- View →Paintbrush Canyon TrailRepresentative5.2 mi2,700 ft gainModerate~3.1 h
- View →Hermitage Point TrailRepresentative4 mi417 ft gainModerate~1.5 h
- View →Leigh Lake TrailRepresentative2.7 mi108 ft gainEasy~1 h
- View →Lake of the Crags TrailRepresentative2.1 mi2,933 ft gainHard~2.2 h
- View →Jenny Lake Loop TrailRepresentative1.7 mi305 ft gainEasy~0.7 h
Getting there
- JAC Jackson Hole · 15 mi
- WYS Yellowstone (West Yellowstone) · 63 mi
- COD Yellowstone Regional (Cody) · 96 mi
Straight-line distances to nearby airports. Airfare and drive times are not included.
Permits & access
Reservation required
Backcountry permit required for overnight; bear canister required — confirm current rules on the official site.
Official permit & conditions ↗Last verified 7/24/2026