Grand Teton National Park
A wall of jagged peaks rising straight from a valley of lakes and sagebrush in Wyoming - the most dramatic skyline in the Rockies.
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Illustrative image - a scene in the spirit of the place, not a photograph of it. Real photos are below.
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The Teton Range erupts from the flat valley floor of Jackson Hole without foothills, a jagged wall of granite peaks reflected in a string of lakes below. Grand Teton is the most dramatic skyline in the American Rockies, a landscape of moose and bison in the sage, alpine trails and the reflections that draw photographers.
What you actually see
- The Teton skyline - the jagged peaks rising sheer above the valley.
- Jenny and Jackson Lakes - the lakes mirroring the mountains.
- Wildlife in the valley - moose, elk, bison and bears in the sage and willows.
- Mormon Row - the old barns framed against the peaks, a classic photograph.
When to go
Summer for full access, trails and wildlife; September for the elk rut, golden aspens and fewer crowds. Winter is deep and snowbound, with skiing at nearby Jackson Hole.
Honest expectations
It sits beside Yellowstone, so many rush through, but it rewards time on its trails and lakes. Wildlife is genuinely wild, so keep a safe distance from moose and bears. Summer is busy and lodging books far ahead in Jackson.
Nearby
Yellowstone adjoins to the north; the town of Jackson and its ski resort are just south.
What to pack for Grand Teton National Park
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
