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Wyoming
2.4 mi
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Jenny Lake West Shore Boat Dock
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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, take the trails to Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, Cascade Canyon, and the Jenny Lake Loop. There are no bathrooms or other facilities on the western shore. This is a popular service during the peak summer months (June-August) so expect lines. It is 2.5 miles to hike back to the eastern shore on the Jenny Lake Loop trail along the southern edge. Please read below for more details on services offered from Jenny Lake Boating. Shuttle Service Jenny Lake Boating Jenny Lake Boating provides shuttle services across Jenny Lake at the base of Mount Teewinot. On the West side of the lake you will find the Cascade Canyon trailhead. There are trails from the boat dock to Hidden Falls (1/2 mile each way), Inspiration Point (1 mile each way) and into Cascade Canyon that leads North to Solitude Lake or South to the South Fork of Cascade Canyon, and beyond to Hurricane Pass and Schoolroom Glacier. Reservations are not taken as the boats run continuously throughout the day. Come to the East Boat Dock, purchase the fare, and board the boat. The shuttle boat eliminates a 2-mile hike (each way) to the Cascade Canyon trailhead, thereby saving time and energy for your hiking day. Shuttles run every 10-15 minutes throughout the day. The last boat will leave the dock at the posted closing time. Options are available to take the shuttle round-trip (over and back with hiking time between); One-way from either East or West dock (ride the boat one way and hike one way). It is possible to hike to Hidden Falls and then take the shuttle to return to the East side of the lake. Simply hop on the next boat and pay at the counter on the East Dock. Prices: $ 20.00 – Adult Round-trip (12 yrs to 61 yrs) $ 12.00 – Adult One-Way $ 12.00 – Child Round-trip (2 yrs to 11 yrs) $ 10.00 – Child One-Way $ 17.00 – Senior Round-trip (62 yrs and over) No Senior One-Way rate FREE Under 2 years of age and over 80 yrs.
Inspiration Point
~0 min drive
<p>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
~1 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…
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…
Jenny Lake Overlook
~2 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…
Aspen Knoll
~2 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…
Taggart Lake Trail
~8 min drive
7.3 mi · Moderate
Jenny Lake Boat Launch
~2 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…
Rock Beach
~2 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…
String Lake Trail
~2 min drive
3.1 mi · Easy
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