Jenny Lake
Jenny Lake
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Located in the Grand Teton National Park, this lake sits at the base of the Teton Range and is best known for its brilliantly clear water.
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KitSpencer1
Boston, MA10 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This was one of our favorite hikes that we did while in WY. The scenery is just so beautiful and I highly recommend visiting
Written 10 October 2023
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Chris F
Cary, NC32 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Jenny Lake is a definite “don’t miss” on your trip around the grand loop. Allow time to take the shuttle boat ride across the lake (12 minute ride and you can take one way and walk back or round trip). Boats leave every 15 minutes and are well organized. The shuttle drops you off at the foot of the mountain and hiking trails. Favorite trails are the .5 mile trail up to Hidden Falls (it’s not a Yellowstone 150’ falls but pretty all the same). And then it’s a little more adventuresome but still relatively easy .5 mile hike up to Inspiration Point for beautiful panoramic views of the entire lake. It’s just a little rockier hike and good solid foot ware is recommended. And then for the much more adventuresome, there are additional hikes above inspiration point but these are more strenuous and should only be tackled by the more experienced hikers. Parking can be a little intimidating at Jenny Lake so allow plenty of time. They also have a nice visitors center and store and restrooms.
Written 17 September 2023
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rogersober
Clermont, FL28,520 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We did the ferry two ways today end did hikes . The lake is beautiful and the spray on the boat ride was cold. A beautiful place that should not be missed. Hidden falls was fantastic.
Written 4 July 2023
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Pharmacist77
Columbus, IN147 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Great employees. Beautiful scenery. Majestic mountains and Throw in a waterfall and boat ride. What more can you ask for. Great beginning to Tetons.
Written 12 June 2023
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Hermes_NL 🇳🇱
Amsterdam, The Netherlands20,081 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Jenny Lake overview can easily be visited by a slight detour from the main highway through Grand Teton National park. It affords very scenic views indeed of the Grand Teton mountain range.
Written 14 January 2023
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Ann H
Findlay, OH58 contributions
Oct 2022
We hiked the whole Jenny Lake loop and it was full of stunning views! The hiking trail was not too difficult on the first stretch to the waterfall and was only a little more difficult the rest of the way but I would not rate it higher than intermediate hiking. I highly recommend even if you can only do the first part!
Written 7 October 2022
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mynameisD
Portland, OR977 contributions
Sep 2022
Beautiful.. Great location. small visitor center but helpful Ranger staff. Restrooms and lots of parking incl. RV parking spaces.
It gets very crowded in this parking lot by 9:30 AM. We were traveling in an RV so were glad we got there before 8 AM.
A nice little paved trail to the lake. Bonus..it's the only trail you can take your dog on a lease. We loved that part.
This area is a must to see... Very beautiful
It gets very crowded in this parking lot by 9:30 AM. We were traveling in an RV so were glad we got there before 8 AM.
A nice little paved trail to the lake. Bonus..it's the only trail you can take your dog on a lease. We loved that part.
This area is a must to see... Very beautiful
Written 6 October 2022
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LAW64
Tonbridge, UK1,693 contributions
Sep 2022
Beautiful place to visit with good facilities. It was very hot for us in mid September so too hot to walk too far. Very busy so had to queue for parking. A good place to come back to in cooler weather.
Written 30 September 2022
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MGQ
Buffalo, NY496 contributions
Sep 2022
So nice to discover this beautiful lake in the middle of the mountains. We took the shuttle boat across the lake and hiked to Hidden Falls. It's not a long hike but it's not exactly an easy hike either. There are lots of rocks and uneven steps. Be sure to go back the way you came. There is a sign on the left on the way down which directs you back to the boat dock but that way is a considerably more difficult walk. The falls are pretty and worth seeing...unless you live near Niagara Falls as we do..It's hard to find a waterfall that isn't disappointing after you've seen Niagara Falls.
Written 28 September 2022
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Marilena B
Palm Beach Gardens, FL7 contributions
Sep 2022
the boat takes you to the other side of the lake ( 5 min ride) where you can do a 1.5 mile hike to inspiration point. we had a clear view because it was a sunny day
Written 19 September 2022
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0617merS
Columbus, OH98 contributions
We are staying in Teton Village and would like to take the better part of the first half of the day and hike jenny lake next summer. Thing is, because those roads are currently closed till May, I'm unable to get idea of how far away that is and how far of a drive it would be. Do you have a guess?
bracesdoc1
West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States6 contributions
We stayed in Downtown Jackson and it was about a 20 minute drive as well. get up and go early, as this is a popular hike that gets very busy. We hiked to the waterfall and then took the boat back across. It got really hot as the day progressed so this worked out well. Although this is a busy trail, we were still advised to bring bear spray, which you can rent or purchase. It is beautiful, so make sure you have a good camera or your cell phone for pictures.
Debby F
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico75 contributions
Between Jenny Lake and Laurance Rockefellar, which one would you recommend for non-hikers? Traveling with a couple in their mid-70s that enjoy scenery and walking, but aren't able to hike.
860elaineg
Mission Viejo, CA230 contributions
If you take the boat across the lake to do a short walk, it may be too much because your walking up steps and incline. There's plenty of scenic walks around the lake by the river.
Altitude gain from Lake to hidden falls view point
Glad to know about reserving a camp spot. I was trying to figure out how high I had climbed as I’m 81 and went up to Hidden Falls
Giucebox
Denver, CO1 contribution
Hello. How do you reserve a spot on and where do you board the boat for Jenny Lake? Thanks!
Idalino P
Sao Paulo, SP11 contributions
Hi. What the best airport (chip...short travel) to arrive in Jenny Lake place? Ty
msadler99
Greensburg, PA630 contributions
Where did you get tix for the boat trip? Where located? We are here this weekend and are thinking about heading up for the boat trip
April N
Sherrills Ford, NC355 contributions
Follow the path from the visitor's center to the actual Dock. You purchase your tickets right there at the dock, it is not expensive and they take cash or credit. We purchased round trip family, but decided to take the hike back and loved every minute. (It's 3 miles back to the dock.)
Kristyne-Lee E
1 contribution
We will be at Jackson Hole September 22 and 23. Will canoes still be available for rent? Do you have 3-passenger canoes?
John C
Syosset, NY33 contributions
Hello, Jenny Lake boat shuttle closed for the season on 9/11. You should be able to rent a canoe in the town of Jackson though and launch at the boat ramp at Jenny Lake.
Susan E
Sandy, UT
HI Can rent canoes to go out on the lake and where do you rent them and how much
ArleneB435
Corona, CA524 contributions
Yes you can rent boats from June through mid-September depending on weather. Non-motorized canoes and kayaks are available for $20/hour or $75/day. There is also a shuttle you can ride across the lake for $15 roundtrip. The boat dock is in the South Jenny Lake area. Follow the signs from the Jenny Lake Visitors Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jenny Lake
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Jenny Lake:
- Private Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Tour (From ₹ 37,304.10)
- Grand Teton National Park - Full-Day Guided Tour from Jackson Hole (From ₹ 25,841.95)
- Grand Teton National Park - PRIVATE Full-Day Tour from Jackson Hole (From ₹ 1,37,545.85)
- Grand Teton Half Day Tour (From ₹ 12,420.81)
- Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Tour (From ₹ 25,425.14)
- Hotels near Jenny Lake:
- (0.16 km) Jenny Lake Lodge
- (14.10 km) Moose Head Ranch
- (11.18 km) Signal Mountain Lodge
- (12.71 km) Triangle X Ranch
- (3.39 km) Jenny Lake Campground
- Restaurants near Jenny Lake:
- (0.16 km) Jenny Lake Lodge Dining Room
- (11.17 km) Trapper Grill
- (14.06 km) Dornan's Pizza Pasta Company
- (14.07 km) Pizza Pasta Co @ Dornans
- (15.65 km) Pioneer Grill at Jackson Lake Lodge
- Attractions near Jenny Lake:
- (0.77 km) String Lake
- (1.90 km) Teton Park Road
- (1.89 km) Jenny Lake Trail
- (1.90 km) Jenny Lake Overlook
- (2.67 km) Cascade Canyon Trail