Park Roads

Grand Teton National Park covers nearly 310,000 acres of mountains, lakes, and plains including the major peaks of the Teton Range and the northern half of the valley of Jackson Hole. Grand Teton is open all year, though some areas of the park are inaccessible by car from approximately November through May due to seasonal winter closures.

Grand Teton Road Status Map

The map below shows the status of park roads and road construction. Click on a road segment or colored icon for more detailed information. Conditions in Grand Teton can change quickly, especially during winter. Updates to this map may be delayed, so check back often. Short-term road closures and delays may not be shown on this map. For addtional real-time road status check with the following: For Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Road Information call 1-888-WYO-ROAD, 511 from your cell phone or http://www.wyoroad.info .

 

 

 

Road Status Definitions

Below is only a short list of road status definitions, for additional details please see WYDOTs definitions.

No Unnecessary Travel The road is open but travel is not recommended due to hazardous driving conditions. Generally, this advisory is posted during winter months due to extremely icy conditions, when visibility is limited due to blowing snow, or when a combinations of conditions makes travel ill-advised.
Reduced Visibility Visibility less than 400 feet for any reason.
Dry The road is free of puddles and standing water.
Wet There are puddles and standing water present; spray coming off cars.
Slick Long, continuous sections of icy or snow packed roads. Greater than 50% of road section is icy or snow packed.
Slick in Spots Short, non-continuous sections of icy or snow packed road. Less than 50% of road section is icy or snow packed.
Drifted Snow Drifts of any size that cross the white line and cause a driver to feel a bump or a pull on the steering wheel.
Blowing Snow Snow propelled by the wind across or along the road surface at least 1 foot above the ground.
Black Ice A thin coating or glaze of ice on the road that is particularly dangerous as it may appear to be a film of water or may not be visible/discernible at all.

 

 

Park Construction

Grand Teton National Park works on construction projects to improve visitor experiences. This projects can include full road and trail closures to area closures to short road delays. Check back here for the latest construction projects.

Moose Landing Construction

Moose Landing is under construction for the summer into fall season during 2024. Expect construction activity near the ramp and surrounding parking areas and paths throughout the summer and into the fall. The boat ramp is not expected to be closed during this season. Plan your river trips with this in mind.

Jenny Lake Campground

Jenny Lake Campground will be closed starting September 3rd for construction and utility upgrades. This closure will impact bicyclists and walkers using the Jenny-Scenic Drive connector pathway, use the detour by walking bikes to the Jenny Lake parking area.

Taggart Lake Trail Detour

Starting September 17, the Taggart Lake Trail will have a short detour to route around a bridge replacement at Cottonwood Creek. The detour will take visitors onto the Grand Teton Pathway for 1/10 of a mile to a service road, which will connect back to the Taggart Lake Trail. Alternatively, visitors can use the Beaver Creek Loop Trail from the Taggart Lake Trailhead, which adds about 1 mile each way to the hike. Horse riders can only access Taggart Lake via Beaver Creek Loop Trail.

Moose-Wilson Road

Moose-Wilson Road will experience intermittent delays from September 23 until winter due to the movement of construction equipment and supplies. The Moose-Wilson Road closes seasonally to vehicles starting Nov 1.

Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve

Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve entrance road, parking area, and hiking trails from the parking area to Lake Creek Bridge will be closed from September 23 until winter. To access Phelps Lake or Death Canyon after the closure, visitors can utilize the Valley Trail from the Granite Canyon Trailhead anytime or the Death Canyon Trailhead until October 1.

Death Canyon Road and Trailhead

Beginning October 1, Death Canyon Road and Trailhead will be closed for construction. Hiking and driving on this road will be prohibited until winter. Access Phelps Lake via the Valley Trail network.

Yellowstone Roads

For Yellowstone National Park road information, check online Yellowstone Live - Roads or phone [phone]. During winter, the roads in Yellowstone are closed to motorized vehicles except the road from Mammoth Hot Springs to Cooke City, MT.

 

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Winter Road Information

Winter driving may be challenging; park roads are often covered with ice or hard-packed snow; winter storms create white-out driving conditions. Make sure your vehicle is equipped with winter or all-season tires and carry tire chains when driving over mountain passes.

The park's main roadways, Highway US 89/191 and Highway US 26/287, are plowed and open for winter travel from the town of Jackson to Flagg Ranch just south of Yellowstone National Park. These travel routes offer outstanding mountain vistas and wildlife viewing opportunities. Park roads are often snow-covered and icy. Be prepared for winter driving conditions and carry a winter safety kit in your vehicle for emergencies. In addition, wildlife can linger near park roads, so be alert, and drive slowly for their safety and yours.

Seasonal Road Closures

Roads in Grand Teton close in the winter for recreational use and to provide corridors for wildlife. The Teton Park Road and Moose-Wilson Road close on a schedule, see below. Other roads close based on conditions.

Teton Park Road

The Teton Park Road is closed November 1 to April 30 from Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain Lodge. The road is groomed for skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking from mid-December to mid-March.

The Teton Park Road is open to biking from November 1 until it is snow covered. In the spring when the snow melts, you can ride on the road until April 30. You can hike, run, rollerblade, or walk your dog too. After the road is snow covered, bikes, snow bikes, fat tire bikes, and roller blades are not allowed on the Teton Park Road.

Pets are allowed on the road after November 1. Once it is snow covered leashed pets can use the multi-use lane.

Moose-Wilson Road

The Moose-Wilson Road is closed November 1 until mid-May based on conditions and unplowed from Death Canyon Road to Granite Canyon Trailhead. It is open to skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.

Grassy Lake Road

In the Rockefeller Parkway the Grassy Lake Road closes based on conditions and is unplowed in the winter from Flagg Ranch to the west. Once the park has determined that adequate snowcover exists, the road will open to oversnow use by snowmobiles, skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.

Secondary Roads

Other roads such as Antelope Flats, Deadmans Bar, Grassy Lake, Pilgrim Creek, Schwabacher, and Two Ocean are closed seasonally based on conditions.

 

Grand Teton Pathways

The paved Grand Teton Pathways throughout the park are open whenever predominately free of snow and ice. Use of the pathway is prohibited at night, specifically from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. For information check out the Biking in the Park.