To hike to Inspiration Point, you will walk along the shores of Jenny Lake for about 2 miles each way. Jenny Lake ShuttleĬost | round trip: $18 per adult, $10 per child, one-way: $10 per adult, $8 per child If you plan to visit Inspiration Point, we highly recommend leaving the crowds behind and venturing into Cascade Canyon, even if you don’t go all the way to the end of the trail.
Cascade Canyon itself features a slight incline, bringing you into the heart of the Tetons without the extreme elevation gain that many other hikes into the backcountry require. Most of the elevation gain for this hike is up to Inspiration Point. John, offering sublime views of granite peaks on either side of the trail and probably your best opportunity to see wildlife (we saw two moose from this trail). To the end of Cascade Canyon and back to the Jenny Lake Boat Dock is about 9 miles, but you can opt to hike for as long or short as you’d like.Ĭascade Canyon is nestled between Teewinot Mountain and Mount St. If you’re looking to extend your hike from Inspiration Point, you can continue on through Cascade Canyon after departing Inspiration Point. Hidden Falls is located on the way to Inspiration Point, about half a mile from the viewpoint, and is an easy addition to the hike. From the Jenny Lake boat dock, it’s 9 miles roundtrip to the intersection of the South Fork and the North Fork of Cascade Canyon.ĭid you know there is only one accessible waterfall in the Grand Tetons? In a park filled with tons of alpine lakes, deep canyons, and snowy peaks, it’s quite hard to believe! Hidden Falls is a 100-foot tall waterfall that is hidden from the main trail and can be viewed head-on from a short spur trail. Note that you can turn back whenever you wish. Continue into Cascade Canyon | up to 14.8 miles and 1900 feet of elevation gain roundtrip.
Take the Jenny Lake shuttle both ways | 1.8 miles and 400 feet elevation gain.Take the Jenny Lake shuttle one way | 3.8 miles and 600 feet elevation gain.There are a few ways you can modify the hike to make it shorter or longer: The hike to Inspiration Point and Hidden Falls is just under 6 miles roundtrip from the Jenny Lake Trailhead.