Grand View Point

Grand View Point offers panoramic views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range.

NPS/J. Bonney

Take an easy-moderate hike to Grand View Point for spectacular mountain and lake views. Leaving from the Jackson Lake Lodge, visitors will hike north around Christian Ponds. At the Emma Matilda split, follow signs for Grand View Point. Here, the trail begins to climb, topping out with panoramic views of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole. Follow the same trail back. To extend the hike, continue the loop around Christian Ponds.

Details

Duration

1-4 Hours

Grand View Point from Jackson Lake Lodge 

Grand View Point is a moderate, 5.8 mi (9.3 km) RT out and back hike with 950 ft (290 m) of elevation gain.

Grand View Point from the Grand View Point Trailhead

Grand View Point is an easy, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) RT out and back hike with 740 ft (230 m) of elevation gain.

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

A general fee is charged to enter Grand Teton National Park.

Location

Jackson Lake Lodge or Grand View Point Trailhead

Park at Jackson Lake Lodge or the Grand View Point Trailhead for access to the Grand View Point Trail.

Reservations

No

Season

Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Grand View Point from Jackson Lake Lodge 

Grand View Point is a moderate, 5.8 mi (9.3 km) RT out and back hike with 950 ft (290 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 13%.
 

Grand View Point from the Grand View Point Trailhead

Grand View Point is an easy, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) RT out and back hike with 740 ft (230 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 9%.
 

The trail includes steep switchbacks, narrow sections passing through dense underbrush, and exposed rocks and roots.