Last updated: May 17, 2022
Thing to Do
Emma Matilda Lake
NPS Photo/J. Bonney
Those looking for a longer trail can drop down to Emma Matilda Lake for a 10.7 mile loop. Heading around the lakeshore, hikers will be met with views of the Teton Range. In early to mid-summer, wildflowers populate the area, brightening up the landscape and making for stunning views. Don’t forget the bug spray! Due to the wet, marshy nature of the landscape, Emma Matilda Lake is a popular area for mosquitos.
Details
Duration
5-7 Hours
The Emma Matilda Lake Trail is a moderately strenuous, 10.7 mi (17.2 km) loop hike with 1,430 ft (500 m) of elevation gain.
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
A general fee is charged to enter Grand Teton National Park.
Location
Two Ocean Lake
Park at the Two Ocean Lake Trailhead for access to the Emma Matilda Lake Trail.
Reservations
No
Season
Summer, Fall
The Emma Matilda Lake Trail is accessible after the snow melts in spring but is often marshy and muddy.
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The Emma Matilda Lake Trail is a moderately strenuous, 10.7 mi (17.2 km) loop hike with 1,430 ft (500 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 5%. Marshy and wet trail surfaces exist due to the proximity to the lake.