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Hikes at Teton Village

Multiple Parks

Wildflowers bloom in a mountain canyon.
Granite Canyon fills with wildflowers in summer.

NPS Photo/J. Bonney

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort shares a boundary with Grand Teton National Park and provides access to several moderate-strenuous trails within the park. For information on hikes within the resort’s boundaries, including easy to moderate hikes, visit Hiking in Teton Village - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Teton Village is located at the southern end of the mountain range, 12 miles northwest of the Jackson, WY on Hwy 390. To access park trails, park in the Ranch Lot and walk or take the shuttle bus to the base of Teton Village. Begin hiking from the base or ride up the Bridger Gonola or Aerial Tram (fees apply, discounted when purchased online in advance) to avoid hiking up the initial elevation.


Hikes from Teton Village include access to backcountry campsites. A backcountry permit is required for all overnight stays in the park's backcountry.


Always be prepared when hiking in Grand Teton. Carry water for every member of your group, be alert to your surroundings, and understand your limitations on distance and elevation gain. Trails from Teton Village can hold snow until mid-July. Hikers should use caution when traveling over snow and not attempt trails unless they have previous snow experience and the proper equipment. Wildlife—such as bears—is commonly active in the area. Never approach a wild animal. To check current trail conditions and bear activity, stop at a visitor center to talk with a ranger.

Key for the above map. Green = Easy Light Blue = Moderate Blue = Moderately Strenuous Dark Blue = Strenuous Dark Gray = Very Strenuous
Day and Overnight Hikes
  • Grand Teton National Park

    Granite Canyon

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead, Valley Trail Access, or Granite Canyon Trailhead
    • Duration: 7–11 Hours
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A rock pinnacle towers above at the top of a slope covered in boulders and green vegetation.

    Hike through forests and meadows in Granite Canyon on this moderately strenuous to strenuous hike.

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  • Grand Teton National Park

    Valley Trail - Phelps Lake Overlook

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Valley Trail Trailhead
    • Duration: 7–9 Hours
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A lake surrounded by trees as viewed from above.

    Travel from Teton Village to the Phelps Lake Overlook on this strenuous hike.

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  • Grand Teton National Park

    Marion Lake

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Granite Canyon Trailhead or Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead
    • Duration: 9–13 Hours
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    An alpine lake sits at the base of a rocky cliff.

    Head up Granite Canyon to an alpine lake on this very strenuous day or overnight hike.

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  • Grand Teton National Park

    Open Canyon

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Death Canyon Trailhead or Rendezvous Mountain Trailhead
    • Duration: 7–14 Hours
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A mountainous canyon covered in patchy snow.

    Take in spectacular views from Mount Hunt Divide on this very strenuous hike.

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Last updated: November 27, 2023