Clear today

Free — you'll pick up right here.

Watch this trail

Wyoming

Holly Lake Trail

0.8 mi

Distance

638 ft

Gain

36 min

Time

Conditions: Clear

for hike, today

Weather is good

1 factor · 1 source

Observed 6 h ago

clear: Weather
Clear, high 66°F / low 35°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather6 h ago

Been out here in the last few days? One report keeps this current for everyone.

Why you'll love it

Quick trip — under 2 mi

Out & back

Here's your day, mapped

Holly Lake Trail

AI-suggested draft · review before you go

Building your full AI plan…

Meals

Building your meal plan…

Gear for the day

Building your gear list…

Elevation & route

Distance: 0.8 mi
Elevation gain: 638 ft
Elevation loss: 638 ft
Highest point: 9,744 ft
Lowest point: 9,128 ft

More about this trail ↓

Photos

Directions & GPX

Get Directions

Permits & access

Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Holly Lake Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Wyoming that offers a quick alpine escape for hikers of all abilities. This scenic trail leads to a pristine mountain lake, providing excellent opportunities for photography, fishing, and enjoying high-country views. The relatively short distance makes it ideal for families or those seeking a brief but rewarding outdoor experience.

Add to a trip & share

Keep exploring — more trails worth the drive

Inspiration Point

~4 min drive

The view from Inspiration Point draws thousands of visitors each year. Jenny Lake lies below to the east and the Teton Range towers to the west. On a clear day, you can see the Yellowstone Plateau to the north, the Absaroka and Gros Ventre ranges to the east, and the Snake…

Talus Slope

~5 min drive

A talus slope is a geologic term for large, sometimes even house-sized boulders that have accumulated on a hillside from higher up cliffs. This is different than a scree field, which tend to be made up of much smaller rocks. Talus slopes are more than just a geologic feature…

Photo: Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Teton Crest Trail

~5 min drive

71.28-mile out-and-back trail in Wyoming with 4,558 ft elevation gain.

Cascade Canyon Turnout

~7 min drive

Most visitors find it challenging to reach the alpine community in the park, but the view from Cascade Canyon turnout provides a glimpse. The canyon climbs through the forest community where many conifers thrive-lodgepole pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir and subalpine…

Jenny Lake West Shore Boat Dock

~5 min drive

The west shore boat dock is where the shuttle boat drops off passengers who boarded on the eastern side. You can also board the shuttle boat here for a one-way trip back to the eastern side. You can pay for the one-way trip at the East Shore Boat Dock. From the boat dock…

Grand Teton

~6 min drive

The iconic Grand Teton at 13,770' towers over Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. The jagged summit-formed of 2.7 billion year-old gneiss and 2.5 billion year-old granite-towers over the rest of the range. The Teton fault began lifting the range skyward less than ten…

Paintbrush Canyon Trail

~1 min drive

Scenic out-and-back alpine canyon hike with mountain views.

Jenny Lake Loop

~5 min drive

Moderate out-and-back hike around Jenny Lake with Teton Range views.

Photo: Cal Wolfe, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Laurel Hill Climb Trail

~5 min drive

1.38-mile out-and-back climb in Wyoming with 965 ft gain

Cathedral Group Turnout

~7 min drive

The Cathedral Group refers to three peaks: Teewinot Mountain, the Grand Teton and Mount Owen. These spires tower above Cascade Canyon casting long shadows during a summer sunset. Looking west, the Teton fault breaks the lower slope on Rockchuck Peak recording the last…

Also worth it near here