Last updated: October 14, 2026
Place
Glade Creek Trailhead
NPS
Location: Access the Glade Creek Trailhead from the Grassy Lake Road 4.5 miles west of Flagg Ranch about 3/4 of a mile after you enter the area burned during the 1988 Greater Yellowstone fires.
Notes: There are no facilities at this trailhead so remember to bring water and use a restroom before you arrive. Bears may be active any place and at any time. Remember to travel in groups, make noise and carry bear spray. Backcountry camping requires a permit which you can pick up at a backcountry permits office.
Grassy Lake Road is closed based on conditions and doesn't open until after June 1 due to grizzly bear migration.
Destinations
The Glade Creek trail travels south through the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway to access remote backcountry trails in the northern part of Grand Teton National Park. This is wild country! There are no bridges across swift-flowing mountain streams including Berry Creek, Owl Creek and Moose Creek. Please note this is prime grizzly bear country with few other visitors. The Grassy Lake Road doesn't start to open until after June 1 due to grizzly bear migration.