Teton Park Road in Winter

Skate skier on the north end of the Teton Park Road.

Photo Courtesy of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation

Take in unparalleled winter views of the Tetons and access frozen snow covered lakes.

The Teton Park Road is open to skiing, snowshoeing and walking during winter from Taggart Lake Trailhead to the Signal Mountain Lodge. Located along the base of the Teton Range it offering stellar views. The road is closed to vehicles (including bikes once snow covered) from November 1 to April 30. 

 

Details

Activity

Skiing

Pets Allowed

Yes

During winter, pets are allowed on plowed roadways and parking areas, and the unplowed portions of the Teton Park and Moose-Wilson roads.

• Pets must be restrained on a leash (six feet or less) within 30 feet of roadway.
• Properly dispose of your pet's waste. Check at the trailheads for Mutt-Mitt stations.

Activity Fee

No

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

Location

Taggart Lake Trailhead, Teton Park Road Gate

Reservations

No

Season

Winter

Road is groomed from mid-December to mid-March dependent on snow conditions.

Accessibility Information

From mid-December to early March the Teton Park Road is groomed for skate skiing, classic cross-country skiing, and walking. User created trails exist in common places along the road, note these are unmarked. Jackson Hole area organizations provide accessible equipment and lessons so people of all abilities can explore the park in winter, call 307-739-3399 for more information.

Qualified service animals trained to assist people with disabilities are allowed in throughout the park and in all park facilities. Your service animal may accompany you anywhere. We request that you fill out a Service Animal acknowledgement form at one of the visitor centers when you arrive. More information see the parks service animal information.

View from Signal Mountain end of the Teton Park Road.

Grand Teton National Park Foundation/David Swift

The Teton Park Road is open to skiing, snowshoeing and walking during winter from Taggart Lake Trailhead to the Signal Mountain Lodge. Located along the base of the Teton Range it offering stellar views. The road is closed to vehicles November 1 to April 30.

Teton Park Road Webcam

Camera located just north of Taggart Lake Trailhead. Updates every 30 minutes during daylight hours. JH Nordic and the Grand Teton National Park Foundation in partnership with Grand Teton National Park support this webcam.

Grooming

The 14-mile section of the Teton Park Road between the Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge will be groomed approximately three times a week, mid-December through mid-March, dependent on snow and weather conditions.

• Tuesdays: Four lanes groomed Taggart to South Jenny Lake
• Fridays: Two lanes groomed Taggart to Signal Mountain
• Sundays: Four lanes groomed Taggart to South Jenny Lake

The 14-mile section of the Teton Park Road between the Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge will be groomed approximately three times a week dependent on snow and weather conditions.

For grooming updates call: 307–739–3682

Winter grooming on the Teton Park Road is funded by Grand Teton National Park Foundation. To support grooming and help ensure this resource is available for the entire season, please contact 307–732–0629 or visit the Grand Teton National Park Foundation donation webpage.

Wyoming’s Recreational Trails Program provides key support for winter grooming in Grand Teton.

Looking north from the Cottonwood Creek Pullout: Three lanes—multi-use, classic ski, and skate ski lanes from the gate for approximately one mile. Beyond one mile, use changes to two lanes: Skate Ski and classic ski lanes. Please respect other trail users by using each lane appropriately.

Teton Park Road Winter Map

Please note

Winter trails are neither marked nor flagged. Please travel with care.

Trails

Jenny Lake Trail

Moderate, 8.0 miles round-trip, total climbing: 200 feet.
Park at Taggart Lake Trailhead parking area or the Cottonwood Creek Parking area. Follow the skier tracked trail north to Jenny Lake. Return via Teton Park Road to make a loop.

Taggart Lake

Moderate to difficult, 3.0 miles round-trip, total climbing: 400 feet.
Park at Taggart Lake Trailhead. Take the skier tracked trail that exits west out of the Taggart Lake Trailhead parking lot. Keep right and follow the trail north for one mile. The trail will split, take the left trail to Taggart Lake. Return by the same route. Trails traverse steep hills created by glacial moraines.

Taggart Lake–Beaver Creek Loop

Difficult. 4.0 miles round-trip, total climbing: 500 feet.
Park at Taggart Lake Trailhead. Take the skier tracked trail that exits west out of the Taggart Lake Trailhead parking lot. Keep right and follow the trail north for one mile. The trail will split, take the left trail to Taggart Lake. After reaching the lake, follow the trail for 2.4 miles to return to the parking area. Trails traverse steep hills created by glacial moraines. Multiple skier tracked trails cross the southern loop, know where you are going and how to get back.

Signal Mountain Summit Road

Moderate to difficult, 12.0 miles round-trip, total climbing: 900 feet.

Park next to the Signal Mountain Lodge. Take Teton Park Road south for 1.1 miles then take the skier tracker trail on the left for 4.7 miles to reach the summit. Return by the same route.

Winter map of the Teton Park Road

Directions

TAGGART LAKE TRAILHEAD

The Taggart Lake parking area is three miles northwest of Moose on the Teton Park Road. Additional parking and groomed trail start is located at Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area.

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN

The trailhead is three miles south of Jackson Lake Junction on the Teton Park Road. Park next to the Signal Mountain Lodge.