The first boat left at 10:00am since it was September. You can walk around Jenny Lake for 2 miles/ 3.2 km, but because I wasn’t in great shape, skipping 4 miles (2 miles each way) sounded like a great idea to me (it was!). We decided to take the shuttle boat to the trailhead for the Cascade Canyon hike. (And yes, they all include this hike!)Ĭheck out the three Grand Teton itinerary options Cascade Canyon Trail Description Getting to the Cascade Canyon Trailhead I have 1-, 2-, and 3-day itineraries for Grand Teton that include all the park highlights, give you choices based on your preferred activity level and take all the stress out of planning your trip.
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If you are planning to visit Grand Teton National Park in spring, summer or fall, make your planning easy and stress free with a detailed itinerary. Check their website for the latest Jenny Lake boat schedule for the times of the first and last boats, as it varies throughout the season. No reservations are necessary (or possible). Shuttles run every 10-15 minutes throughout the day. The Jenny Lake shuttle boat cost is $ 15.00 Adult Round-trip / $ 9.00 Adult One-Way. The Jenny Lake boat dock is a short flat, paved walk from the Visitor Center. The shuttle boat eliminates a 2-mile hike (each way) to the Cascade Canyon trailhead.
Park at String Lake and hike 1.7 miles/ 2.7 km on the Jenny Lake Loop trail to the trailhead.Trail crosses a skree field that holds snow late in the year. Trail obstacles include bridge crossings, steps, exposed roots and rocks, and steep switchbacks. Walk along the Jenny Lake Loop trail to the start of the Cascade Canyon Trail. Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon is a strenuous 19 mile (30.6 km) loop trail, with 4350ft elevation gain.Cascade Canyon Trailhead is across the lake on the west side of Jenny Lake, across the lake from the Visitor Center, parking and campground.
Summer (June 3 – September 3) open daily 8:00am – 5:00pm.Spring (May 18 – June 5) and Fall (September 4 – September 23) open daily 8:00am – 5:00pm.Summer (June 6-September 3) open daily 8:00am – 7:00pm.Make sure to take everything on my Day Hike Packing List ( get it here), and be sure to include a bear whistle or spray, since this is bear country.Ĭheck out my Essential Gear for Hikers, to make sure you have the gear and clothing you need. What to take with you on the Cascade Canyon Trail
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