Jenny Lake Trailhead

Jenny Lake

Quick Facts

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

A rolling trail encircles Jenny Lake providing spectacular views of the lake and Teton Range. Conifers shade portions of the trail but some portions are in full sun. Branching off the loop trail, hikers may journey to Moose Ponds, String Lake or Cascade Canyon. Popular destinations in lower Cascade Canyon include Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. A visit to the alpine community could lead you to Lake Solitude in the North Fork of Cascade Canyon, or to Schoolroom Glacier and Hurricane Pass in the South Fork of Cascade Canyon.

Location

South Jenny Lake is eight miles north on the Teton Park Road from Moose Junction. The trailhead is located next to the east boat dock and provides access to the core of the Teton backcountry.

Notes

Visitor services include a visitor center, restrooms, water, store, ranger station, shuttle boat, boat rentals and campground. The parking lot is often full from 10 am-4 pm. Arrive early to secure your space. 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

A shuttle boat crosses from South Jenny Lake to the mouth of Cascade Canyon. Fee Charged.

Jenny Lake Loop

7.1 miles RT, 4 hours, 450 ft total climbing, Moderate.
Gently rolling trail skirts lake shore.

**Hidden Falls - no access summer 2016**

**Inspiration Point**
6.0 miles RT, 4 hours, 700 ft total climbing, Moderate-Strenuous.
Via shuttle boat: 2.0 miles RT, 2½ hours, 420 ft total climbing, Moderate-Strenuous.
Follow trail to Hidden Falls, then continue climb to Inspiration Point overlooking Jenny Lake.

**Forks of Cascade Canyon**
13.6 miles RT, 8 hours, 1500 ft total climbing.
Via shuttle boat: 9.6 miles RT, 6 hours, 1220 ft total climbing, Moderate-Strenuous.
Popular trail leads into Cascade Canyon with views of the Grand Teton, Mt. Owen and Teewinot.

**Lake Solitude**
19.0 miles RT, 12 hours, 2700 ft total climbing.
Via shuttle boat: 15.0 miles RT, 8 hours, 2420 ft total climbing, Strenuous.
Follow popular Cascade Canyon. North Fork leads to Lake Solitude; views of the Grand Teton and Mt. Owen.

**South Fork of Cascade Canyon**
24.8 miles RT, 14 hours, 4200 ft total climbing.
Via shuttle boat: 20.8 miles RT, 12 hours, 3920 ft total climbing, Strenuous.
Follow popular Cascade Canyon trail. South Fork leads to Schoolroom Glacier and Hurricane Pass.

Name Origin

Jenny was the Shoshone Indian wife of a British expatriate named Richard "Beaver Dick" Leigh. He moved to the Teton area in 1863 as a fur trapper. Jenny and Beaver Dick assisted the 1872 Hayden expedition - he as their guide, she with camp logistics. The Hayden Expedition named Jenny and Leigh lakes in their honor.