Top Things to do in Grand Teton National Park
Top 8 Bodies of Water in Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton National Park
Situated near famed Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park's crown jewels include the Cathedral Group of peaks and the majestic Snake River. The dramatic spires that inspired Ansel Adams rise straight from valley floors, providing awe-inducing views. See them at their most compelling from the comparatively gentle Jenny Lake and Hermitage Point's trails or the switchbacks of Death Canyon. Jackson Lake is favored for windsurfing and sailing. Colter Bay Visitor Center contains an Indian Arts Museum.
1. Amphitheater Lake
2. Lake Solitude
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
A scenic lake popular with hikers and located in Grand Teton National Park.
Reviewed By PatrickRU92
7/27/18 Took the ferry across Jenny Lake and by the time we were done we were VERY glad we did. This is a LONG hike 15+ miles with about 3000 ft elevation gain, and goes up to 9000ft elevation so oxygen is not as plentiful! If you are in decent shape do this hike. As beautiful as Cascade Canyon is (and it IS beautiful) easily the better views are along the North Fork ascending to Lake Solitude. End of July and there was almost no snow at all, only one very small area near the top. Lake was all water too. LOTS of mosquitoes around the lake but that was the only place we ran into them. You will be exhausted but exhilarated!
3. Holly Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By TractorDoc76 - Ashland, United States
Holly Lake sits high up in Paintbrush Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. It is a decent day hike (13 miles round trip) with a good bit of elevation gain before reaching the lake. The trail starts at the base of String or Leigh Lakes and works its way up into the canyon around the base of Rockchuck Peak. The trail gradually climbs thru several miles or forest and transitions to elevation climbing switchbacks before you reach the lake. This hike is better accomplished on a nice weather day -- I tackled it with some wind and snow blowing so I did not spend much time admiring my final destination. I did get to see Moose and heard Pika along the trail which was a bonus.
4. Jackson Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 475 reviews
Recreational lake especially favored for windsurfing and sailing.
Reviewed By NF2013_13 - Orlando, United States
Peaceful, beautiful and nearly as gorgeous as Yellowstone Lake. It ranks up there with its gorgeous Teton mountain range rising up in the background. Worth going early to have the place to yourself.
5. Leigh Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
A scenic lake with panoramic views.
Reviewed By MiscJMM
Leave String Lake behind you and take the quiet, flat, trail along Leigh Lake where you can enjoy a primo view of Mt. Moran. The day we were there we could see fog coming off of the glacier on Mt. Moran and the clouds were clinging to one side of the peak. So beautiful. The trails moves through a pine forest, so bring bug spray. There is a short stretch of the trail near the lakeside campsites that can be marshy if it has been raining so walk along the beach. It's less buggy and there is a flat out drop dead gorgeous view of the lake and Mt. Moran. It's a day hike, about 7 miles out and back. Bring water, good shoes, snacks, sunscreen and bear spray. We had bear spray with us that we rented at Teton Backcountry Rentals for $8/day.
6. String Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By bjohns7778 - Laura, United States
I do! This is beautiful, picturesque swimming hole. There is plenty of shoreline to find your own little beach. Nice place to get away from the crowds and cool off, even when the park is busy.
7. Jackson Lake Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By LiketoeatCincinnati - Cincinnati, United States
This is one of the best stops along the road to get a 360 degree photo of the Tetons. You can walk a bit and get varying vantage points.
8. Snake River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Delainija - Wichita Falls, United States
took a river tour and it was relaxing and enjoyable. met other people and because it was a slow ride we were able to discuss among each other and find other things to see and do while enjoying the beauty around us. the guide was very knowledgeable and also told us of places to see and restaurants to visit. it was very nice
