Place

Flagg Ranch Trailhead

Flagg Ranch Trailhead access from Grassy Lake Road. Dirt trail leading into conifers with small sign.
Flagg Ranch Trailhead

Quick Facts

Location: Access the Flagg Ranch trail from the Flagg Ranch Information Station. Head west from the information station cabin, through the parking lot, and look for a break in the trees.

Notes: Visitor services include an information center, restrooms, water, stores, restaurants, showers, lodge, cabins, corrals, campground and RV park. Bears may be active any place and at any time-travel in groups, make noise and carry bear spray. Backcountry camping requires a permit-pick one up at a backcountry permits office.

Destinations

Hikers may venture along the Polecat Creek loop an easy trail above a marsh providing habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. If visitors trend east, they may cross the highway and access the trail along Flagg Canyon of the Snake River.

Polecat Creek Loop
2.5 miles RT, 1 hour, 80 ft total climbing, Easy.
West side of loop sits above a marsh that provides habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.

Flagg Canyon
4.0 miles RT, 2 hours, 150 ft total climbing, Easy.
Access from northeast side of Polecat Creek Loop Trail. Out and back with views of the Snake River.

Grand Teton National Park

Last updated: January 20, 2021