Taggart Lake - Beaver Creek Loop

Wildflowers bloom along the trail in early summer.

NPS Photo/A. Falgoust

Extend the hike to Taggart Lake by following Beaver Creek to complete a loop. 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. From Taggart Lake, follow the trail left to complete the loop back to the parking lot. Hikers will find spectacular views of an alpine lake with the Teton Range behind.

Details

Duration

2-3 Hours

The Taggart Lake - Beaver Creek Loop is an easy, 3.8 mi (6.1 km) loop trail with 620 ft (190 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 - Beaver Creek Loop. 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, the Taggart Lake - Beaver Creek Loop can be accessed with snowshoes or cross-country skies.

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility Information

The Taggart Lake - Beaver Creek Loop is an easy, 3.8 mi (6.1 km) loop trail with 620 ft (190 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 6%. The trail gains and loses elevation and includes obstacles such as rocks, exposed roots, and stairs.