![]() You will be rewarded with great views of Jenny Lake which is why Inspiration Point is considered one of the best hikes in the Grand Tetons. Inspiration Point would be considered as moderately-strenuous hiking in the Grand Tetons.Īssuming you take the ferry boat across, you’ll hike to Hidden Falls and rapidly ascend to Inspiration Point, gaining 420 feet in under 1 mile. Location: Jenny Lake area, follow trail to Hidden Falls, then continue the climb to Inspiration Point.Elevation Gain: 700 feet (via ferry boat, 420 feet in a short distance).Distance: 6 miles round trip, about 4 hours (take the ferry and it’s about 2 miles round-trip, about 2.5 hours).This hike in the Grand Tetons is the perfect hiking in the Grand Tetons option for all levels because it has minimal elevation gain and most of it is on a boardwalk. Take the Jenny Lake ferry across the lake to save yourself the majority of the hike so you have time (and energy) to hike on to Inspiration Point and Cascade Canyon. The falls are stunning and the short hike is scenic with several bridge crossings and cascades. Hidden Falls is one of the most iconic hikes in the Grand Tetons. Location: Jenny Lake area, follow trail signs to Hidden Falls.Elevation Gain: 590 feet (via boat 230 feet).Distance: 4.9 mile loop, about 3 hours (take the ferry and it’s about 1.3 miles, about 1 hour).Easy hiking in the Grand Tetons Hidden Falls To view it, open Google Maps in desktop or on your phone, select the menu button, go to “Your Places,” scroll to the right to Maps, and you will see this map. HOW TO SAVE THIS MAP: If you select the star icon next to the map name, you can save this map to your Google Maps account. If you select the icons on the map, you will get more information about the point of interest. You can select the check marks to show or hide certain layers. HOW TO USE THIS MAP: To view the layers and see the names of the places on this map, click the tab in the top left corner. It’s important to note that all Grand Teton hiking is incredible! Map of hikes in the Grand Tetons The second section is called “day hiking in the Grand Tetons” because they required a half-day or longer to complete. The first section is called “easy hiking in the Grand Tetons” since they take less than 4 hours to complete. We have two sections for hiking in the Grand Tetons. If you are looking for the best views of the Tetons on a hike, then keep reading! Where to go hiking in the Grand Tetons? Sunrise at Moulton Barn is also a must-do! (see the section for other things to do in the Grand Tetons). Our favorites were the Snake River Turnout and Glacier View Turnout. ![]() You can get incredible views of the Tetons from any scenic lookout along Teton Park Road or Interstate 191 that runs outside the park. Which spots offer incredible views of the Tetons in the Grand Teton National Park? HOWEVER, we did some INCREDIBLE hikes in Yellowstone and would suggest spending time hiking in Yellowstone so you can answer the question yourself. The reason being is there is nothing obstructing the views from the road making this place one giant spectacle for the eyes. To answer this question in brief, the Grand Tetons. ![]() Having spent over a month between Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons, we are often asked “ which national park has more beautiful hikes: Yellowstone or Grand Teton ?” Today, we are rewarded with 10 million years of beauty in the making with the jagged peaks and luscious canyons of the Grand Tetons. Erosion slowly sculpted the landscape and massive glaciers quickly filled the valley. This landscape was formed over 10 million years ago when the tectonic plates below the surface collided, forcing blocks of rock upwards.Įarthquakes caused the rocks to rise and the valley floor dropped, forming mountain tops. With nothing to obstruct your view in the foothills, the Teton Mountain range rises abruptly from the Jackson Hole Valley making the view sensational from most points both in and outside the park. ![]() Read the full disclosure policy here** The Grand Tetons If you choose to purchase items through these links, we will earn a small commission at NO extra cost to you. **Boozing Abroad contains affiliate links throughout the site.
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