Drive the 42-mile Scenic Drive. On this 42-mile loop, you will drive down the length of the Teton Range, along Jenny and Jackson Lakes, and past numerous scenic overlooks. Along the way, you have the option to detour to Jenny Lake Scenic Drive, Signal Mountain, or numerous hiking trails in the park.
Jenny Lake Scenic Drive. This is a one-way road that follows the eastern edge of Jenny Lake. On this drive, you have magnificent views of the Teton Range.
Go Hiking. Hike through picturesque canyons, around glacier-fed lakes, and up to the highest peaks. Elk, bear, and moose frequently make appearances. Grand Teton National Park is one of the best hiking destinations in the US National Parks and you have a lot of trails to choose from.
Inspiration Point & Hidden Falls. This is one of the most popular things to do in Grand Teton National Park. One on hike, you can view Grand Teton National Park from Inspiration Point and visit a beautiful waterfall. The easiest way to get to this trail is by taking the scenic boat shuttle across Jenny Lake.
Mormon Row Historic District. The iconic shot of these historic barns with the Tetons in the background make this one of the best photography locations and sunrise spots in Grand Teton National Park.
Schwabacher Landing. For one of the most scenic views of the Teton mountain range, don’t miss Schwabacher Landing. This is a great place to capture the reflection of the mountain range in the Snake River.
Oxbow Bend. This is the place to get the iconic view of Mt. Moran’s reflection in the Snake River. At sunrise, it is also a great place to photograph wildlife.
Snake River Overlook. This view of the Teton Range was made famous when Ansel Adams snapped a photograph here in 1942, while working for the United States government.
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve. This reserve is an 1,100 acre refuge located within Grand Teton National Park and was donated by the Rockefeller family in 2001. Spend some time in the visitor center and hike the quieter trails in the reserve.
Signal Mountain. From the summit of Signal Mountain, you get panoramic views over the park, the Teton range, and Jackson Lake. It’s a great detour to add to the 42-mile loop through Grand Teton National Park.
Ultimate Adventure For the ultimate adventure in Grand Teton National Park, hike the Teton Crest Trail. This is a 35 to 45-mile (depending on your route) point-to-point trail that traverses the Teton Range. For most of the hike, you will be at or above 8,000 feet with spectacular mountain views. This is done as a multi-day backpacking trip.
Did You Know?Grand Teton National Park is named for Grand Teton. At 13,775 feet (4,199 meters), this is the highest point in the Teton Range. It’s also the second highest peak in Wyoming (Gannett Peak, at 13,810 feet, is located in the Wind River Range).
The Teton Range gets its name from early 19th-century French trappers. They called the mountain range les trois tetons, which means “the three teats.”
There are numerous lakes that sit at the base of the Teton range. Jenny Lake is the most famous and most commonly visited, but other notable lakes include Jackson, Phelps, Taggart, Bradley, and Leigh Lakes.