Things to Do
Things to Do in Grand Teton National Park
What can you do in one of the world’s largest and most pristine natural playgrounds? If you love the outdoors and all of the amazing adventures that can be found within its boundaries, it may be easier to list the things you can’t do in the wilderness. But we won’t take the easy way out. So in a nutshell, here is an overview of the incredible activities you can enjoy when you visit Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming:
Backpacking/Hiking: The park is absolute heaven for the hiker that dreams of spectacular scenery with little hidden havens tucked in along the way. Through the years a number of trails have been developed that cater to every fitness level; you’re sure to find paths that everyone in your group can enjoy. Some of the more popular trails are the Teton Crest (a 39 mile epic journey that gives you a
complete overall view of the park), Amphitheatre Lake, Lake Solitude (strenuous but beautiful day hikes), and Hermitage Point (easy hike around a series of lakes).Biking: The park has a number of both paved and unpaved roads for cycling enthusiasts. Imagine pedaling quietly and peacefully through forests of aspen trees, meadows of sagebrush, and past scores of wildlife, rivers, and ponds.
Climbing: Cascade Canyon, Death Canyon, Mount Moran, Teewinot Mountain, and Grand Teton Mountain itself are a few of the areas that climbers flock to when they come to the park. Enjoy the variety of easy ascents, intermediate routes, and expert pitches that make it possible for everyone to enjoy a belay or two.
Fishing: Fishing permits are available to the general public and include access to the Snake River, smaller high country streams, and a plethora of alpine lakes and ponds. In all, the park boasts 16 species of fish, including cutthroat, brown, and rainbow, and brook trout.
Rafting: The Snake River in Wyoming is famous for its scenic beauty, variety in it’s types of water, and abundant aquatic animals. Floats include opportunities for beginning, intermediate, and advanced paddlers and vary in length from a 3 mile jaunt to a full-day, 12 mile journey.
Winter Sports: The park itself is renowned for both its cross country skiing and snowmobiling trails. The Nordic trails are abundant and vary in skill level; some of the more popular trails include Flagg Canyon, Signal Mountain, Jenny Lake, Taggart Lake-Beaver Creek, Phelps Lake Overlook, and the Moose-Wilson Road.
And don’t forget that this list doesn’t include bird watching, wildlife viewing, scenic drives, and camping. Everything you associate with nature can be found within the park’s borders. Enjoy the peace and quiet for awhile and get back to the basics in a Mountain Property Management rental. Grand Teton National Park will take your breath away in more ways than one.