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Hikes at Lupine Meadows

Multiple Parks

An alpine lake sits beneath rocky mountain peaks.
The Lupine Meadows Trailhead provides access to the heart of the Teton Range.

NPS Photo/A. Falgoust

Hike to the heart of the Teton Range from the Lupine Meadows Trailhead. To access trails, drive down the Teton Park Road and turn at Lupine Meadows. The Lupine Meadows Trailhead is located one mile down a dirt road.

Multiple hikes from Lupine Meadows include access to backcountry campsites. A backcountry permit is required for all overnight stays in the backcountry.

Always be prepared when hiking in Grand Teton. Carry water for every member of your group, be alert to your surroundings, and understand your limitations on distance and elevation gain. Trails from Lupine Meadows can hold snow until mid-July. Hikers should use caution when traveling over snow and not attempt trails unless they have previous snow experience and the proper equipment. Wildlife—such as bears—is commonly active in the area. Never approach a wild animal. To check current trail conditions and bear activity, stop at a visitor center to talk with a ranger.
Key for the above map. Green = Easy Light Blue = Moderate Blue = Moderately Strenuous Dark Blue = Strenuous Dark Gray = Very Strenuous
Day and Overnight Hikes
  • Grand Teton National Park

    Garnet Canyon

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Lupine Meadows Trailhead
    • Duration: 4–6 Hours
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    A creek runs through an alpine meadow blooming with wildflowers in front of two mountain peaks.

    Travel to the heart of the Teton Range on a strenuous hike into Garnet Canyon.

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  • Grand Teton National Park

    Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Lupine Meadows Trailhead
    • Duration: 5–7 Hours
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    An alpine lake sits beneath rocky mountain peaks.

    Travel to Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes on this strenuous hike.

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Last updated: May 26, 2022