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Wyoming
0.7 mi
Distance
356 ft
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Inspiration Point
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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 River Range to the south. You feel as though you are high in the mountains, yet you are only 420 feet above the lake below. You are standing at the mouth of Cascade Canyon that slices through the heart of the Teton Range inviting you to explore. Some hikers circle the north or south end of Jenny Lake to reach the west shore. Others take advantage of the Jenny Lake Shuttle Boat (fee charged) and shorten the hike by roughly 2 miles each way. From the west boat dock, the first half mile leads you to Hidden Falls, then the second half mile climbs steeply to Inspiration Point. Hike Information 5.7 miles round-trip, 3 hours, 870 ft total climbing. Moderate. Via shuttle boat: 1.8 miles round-trip, 2.5 hours. 550 ft total climbing. Easy. Name Origin This viewpoint offers a spectacular panoramic view of Jenny Lake and Jackson Hole to the east and the Cathedral Group to the west.
Talus Slope
~0 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. <br /> <br /> Talus slopes are more than just a geol…
Jenny Lake West Shore Boat Dock
~0 min drive
<p>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. <br /> <br /> From th…
Teton Crest Trail
~3 min drive
71 mi · Hard
Cascade Canyon Turnout
~3 min drive
<p>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 fi…
Aspen Knoll
~3 min drive
Aspen Knoll is located north along the path from Teewinot Overlook, at the top of a flight of 32 stairs from Rock Beach. <br /> <br /> Rising approximately 50 feet above the shoreline in a stand of Aspen trees, the knoll offers minimally obstructed views of Jenny Lake and the…
Jenny Lake Boat Launch
~3 min drive
<h3><span style="color:null;">Notice: </span>The Jenny Lake Boat Launch will be closed for construction for the 2025 season. Jenny Lake Boating, including shuttle boats and scenic cruises, will not be affected.</h3> <p><br /> Jenny Lake Boat Launch is accessible by vehicle fro…
Taggart Lake Trail
~8 min drive
7.3 mi · Moderate
Rock Beach
~3 min drive
Access the waters of Jenny Lake at Rock Beach. From here, you can walk south along the shoreline, dip your toes in the water, or even go for a swim. A wheelchair accessible path goes down to the beach from the main walkway, allowing visitors with mobility devices to enjoy the…
Jenny Lake Overlook
~3 min drive
<p>Jenny Lake is the most popular destination in the park. The view across the lake toward Cascade Canyon is stunning. Pleistocene glaciers carved the U-shaped canyon and the basin filled by the lake today. Many people have visited in the past-American Indians, fur trappers, s…
Reimer's Cabin
~3 min drive
Jenny Lake has long been a popular destination for recreation. In the early 1930s, new hiking trails, horse rentals, and a shuttle boat service provided visitors an opportunity to explore their new park. Shuttle boat operator Kenneth Reimer built this cabin at the edge of the…
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