Metro to Mountain Journal

Recently we posted a new map of the Jenny Lake in the Tetons. Since completing the map we have been working on our first guide to the newly mapped area. The Jenny Lake Trail Guide is complete and posted on cloudhiking.com.

Any visit to Grand Teton National Park would be incomplete without a visit to Jenny Lake. The iconic lake is the heart of the Park with views of the Teton Range from it's shore.

The South Jenny Lake area has car and bus parking, bike-way access, a trailhead, and a shuttle boat dock. Facilities include the Visitor Center, Jenny Lake Ranger Station, a general store, restrooms, water, picnic tables, Jenny Lake Campground, and Exum Guides (close by.)

The North Jenny Lake area features the Jenny Lake Loop Road, which is one-way with a bike lane, horse trails and stable, Jenny Lake Lodge and Restaurant, and trail access.

For the adventurous, Jenny Lake is the gateway to the mountains. From the 7.1 mile loop, the Jenny Lake Trail gives access to the Valley Trail, String Lake Loop Trail, Cascade Canyon Trail, Moose Ponds, Hanging Canyon, and Symmetry Couloir. The trail also accesses the very popular Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point.

Of course, Jenny Lake Trail is also just a great hike. From the trail there are postcard views of the lake and mountains and if the views of the landscape are not enough, wildlife abounds near the lake.

For a few Jenny Lake notes ...

Please, check out the Jenny Lake Trail Guide and plan a visit to the Tetons (or at least look at the photos!)

Happy Jenny Lake Trails