Jenny Lake Trail, Hiking trail at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US.
Jenny Lake Trail is a 7.1-mile (11.4 km) hiking trail that circles Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. It starts at the Jenny Lake campground or at several other trailheads, and the Valley Trail overlaps it along the lake's west side. The path also gives hikers pedestrian access to the Cascade Canyon Trail.
The Jenny Lake Trail is a 7.1-mile (11.4 km) loop that circles Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. It starts at the Jenny Lake campground or at several other trailheads, and the Valley Trail overlaps it along the lake's west side. The Cascade Canyon Trail connects to it, giving hikers pedestrian access to the park's backcountry.
The trail is one of the most popular and easiest hikes in Grand Teton National Park, and it provides pedestrian access to the Cascade Canyon Trail. Along the west side of Jenny Lake, the Valley Trail overlaps with it, giving hikers a choice of routes.
The trailhead has limited parking that fills quickly on busy days, so arriving early in the morning gives you the best chance of finding a space. Starting your hike in late afternoon also works if you prefer fewer people on the path.
The trail is 7.1 miles (11.4 km) long and can be joined at the Jenny Lake campground or at several other trailheads around the lake. Along the west shore it overlaps with the Valley Trail, and it also gives hikers pedestrian access to the Cascade Canyon Trail.
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