![]() In combination with a scenic boat ride on Jenny Lake, a trip to the Hidden Falls makes for a beautiful family-friendly day out in Grand Teton. It’s a nice, short, and relatively easy hike to a beautiful waterfall that drops almost two hundred feet in several steps. There are reports talking about the popularity of this hike in the beginning of the 20th century already, and it’s still very much the case nowadays. If you want to spend the whole day in the Jenny Lake area, then hiking might be a really nice way to explore the area a bit more.Īs mentioned above, the Hidden Falls trail is the most popular hike in Grand Teton. Or you can also opt to take the boat just one way (either way). If you rather hike, Jenny Lake Trailhead is also located at the Visitor Center. It will probably be much quieter if you travel in the shoulder season. However, we traveled in the first week of August, which is of course the most popular time to visit Grand Teton. When we arrived at Jenny Lake around 8 AM it was already quite busy at the car parking, on the boat, and also on the hiking trails. On the other hand, a late afternoon visit can probably be just as enjoyable and it’s a better time for photography, especially at Inspiration Point. In summer, shuttle boats run pretty much non-stop starting at 7 AM, so you can take a really early start and beat the crowds. We read that it’s wise to arrive at Jenny Lake early in the morning as the car park at the visitor center gets full very quickly. In less than 15 minutes they drop you off at the West Shore Boat Dock on the other side of the lake. The boat ride starts near Jenny Lake Visitor Center and campground. Otherwise, you have to hike around the lake first, which adds about 2.4 miles to your trip each way. Jenny Lake shuttle boat (also known as Jenny Lake ferry) is the most popular and quickest way to shorten the hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. It doesn’t include hiking, but lots of wildlife viewing opportunities and is a perfect first introduction to this beautiful park. TIP: If you have one day in Grand Teton National Park and find the planning overwhelming, take a look at this highly-rated tour that covers all the main highlights and includes a boat ride on Jeny Lake as well. However, we afterwards decided to hike even further and ended up walking a couple of miles into Cascade Canyon.īelow you can read all about our day at Jenny Lake and additional suggestions for your day in Grand Teton. We visited Grand Teton with three young kids (age 5, 5, and 7 years old at that time) and opted for a boat ride on Jenny Lake in combination with a hike to Inspiration Point. And if you really like hiking, you can prolong the hike and walk into Cascade Canyon and beyond. The next section of the hike to nearby Inspiration Point requires a bit more effort and determination, but again is something that pretty much anyone in good physical condition should be able to do. The hike to Hidden Falls is quite easy and is therefore the most popular hike in Grand Teton. ![]() ![]() Families with very young children and elderly people can opt for a boat ride alone, or combine it with a part of Jenny Lake Trail around the south end of Jenny Lake. The nice thing about this boat & hike excursion at Jenny Lake is that you can make it as short and easy or as long and difficult as you want.
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