The Grand Teton Mountains in the Spring

Ahhhh, springtime in the Rockies…. What could be better way to celebrate the end of months of cold temperatures and snow than spring fishing, hiking, and biking in the Grand Teton Mountains?

Spring is a magical time at high altitudes; the air is crisp and clean, leaves are returning to branches, animals are poking their heads out of their winter havens, and the carefree days of summer loom in the air like a promise. Just walking around Grand Teton National Park is a joy in and of itself, and many of the trails are just beginning to open up in April, May, and June.

Hiking the Grand Tetons in the spring will amaze your eyes and engage your soul. The wondrous views of spectacular mountain peaks seem that much sharper, the pristine lakes that much clearer, and the meadows are just waking up to show their true colors. The trails in the park vary considerably both in length and the fitness level required to complete them. Please map out your route carefully so everyone in your group can enjoy the day.

Fishing in the park is just beginning to warm up - although many of the higher lakes still have ice on them, some of the lower ponds are clear and stretches of the Snake River are fishable and productive.

Birding is also coming into season in the spring; many species return to the park during this time of year and provide a chorus of forgotten shrills, whistles, and beeps. A pair of binoculars will enable you to enjoy their homecoming and revel in the energy they bring to the region.

Wildflowers typically start appearing in May and last through the summer into September. The area around Jackson Hole usually has only 60 frost free days each year, so the growing season is quite short. What the flowers lack in longevity, however, they make up for with sheer brilliance of color and abundance in numbers. The meadows surrounding the Grand Tetons can be absolutely saturated in a canvas of intense color.

End your winter in style by booking a rental from Mountain Property Management and partaking in the awakening of nature in all its glory. What a great way to start the summer season.