Last updated: March 5, 2026
Thing to Do
Taggart Lake
NPS Photo/J. Bonney
A section of the Taggart Trail will be closed in 2026 for trail improvements. The Lakeshore Trail in the Colter Bay area is an outstanding alternative hike.
Taggart Lake is an easy, out and back trail that offers visitors some of the best views of the Teton Range. Leaving from the Taggart Lake Trailhead, hikers will wind up an aspen-covered moraine before the trail opens up to views of the Tetons. At the Bradley Lake trail split, stay left to access Taggart Lake. The trail then flattens out and heads to the lakeshore. Hikers will find spectacular views of an alpine lake with the Teton Range behind.
Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
Taggart Lake is an easy, 3 mi (4.8 km) RT out and back hike with 360 ft (110 m) of elevation gain.
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
A general fee is charged to enter Grand Teton National Park.
Location
Taggart Lake Trailhead
Park at the Taggart Lake Trailhead for access to the Taggart Lake Trail. The Taggart Lake Trailhead is a popular spot and often fills in summer. Arrive early to guarantee a parking spot. If parking along the road, follow all parking signs and pull fully off the main road.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
In winter, Taggart Lake is accessible with snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility Information
Taggart Lake is a 3 mi (4.8 km) roundtrip hike with 360 ft (110 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 6%. The trail gains and loses elevation and includes rocks and steps.