Overview

Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park protects spectacular mountain scenery and a diverse collection of wildlife. The central feature of the park – the Teton Range — is a 40-mile-long mountain front rising from the valley floor some 6,000 feet. Elk, moose, mule deer, bison and pronghorn, are commonly found in the park. Black bears roam the forests and canyons, while grizzlies range throughout more remote portions of the park. More than 300 species of birds can be observed, including bald eagles, peregrine falcons and trumpeter swans.

Visitor Center and Ranger Station Hours:

• Craig Thomas Visitor Center (open year round):
  November 1 to April 30: 9am-5pm
  May 1 to June 6: 8am-5pm
  June 7 to September 26: 8am-7pm
  September 27 to October 31: 8am-5pm
• Colter Bay Visitor Center (and Indian Arts Museum):
  Closed in the winter.
  Open Mid May to Mid October
• Flagg Ranch Visitor Center:
  Closed in the winter.
  Open Early June to Early September
• Jenny Lake Ranger Station:
  Closed in the winter.
  Open Mid May to Late September
• Jenny Lake Visitor Center:
  Closed in the winter.
  Open Mid May to Late September
• Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center:
  Closed in the winter.
  Open Late May to Late September

Fees/Cost

Whether visiting the Grand Teton National Park once or making numerous visits throughout the year, there are various fees for entrance costs and passes for seasonal openings as well as winter use. Some fees also cover entrance into the Yellowstone National Park, as well as additional fees for larger vehicles and tour groups.

• Standard Single Entry - good for 7 days in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks
  $25/vehicle
  $12/person/hiker/cyclist
  $20/motorcycle
• Winter Day Use - valid for one day in Grand Teton NP from mid-December through April
  $5/day
• Interagency Annual Pass - valid in most U.S. national parks for one calendar year
  $80/person
• Interagency Senior Pass
  $10/person
• Grand Teton/Yellowstone Annual Pass
  $50/person

Contact

Grand Teton National Park
PO Drawer 170
Moose, WY 83012-0170
http://www.nps.gov/grte/
Phone: 307-739-3300

Highlights

Scenic Viewpoints along the Park Road:
Scenic turnouts along your travels north are worth the stop, offering remarkable and dramatic views. These turnout or viewpoints include

• Cathedral Group Viewpoint
• Mount Moran Viewpoint
• Oxbow Bend
• Signal Mountain

Hiking Trails:
One of the best ways to explore Grand Teton National Park is via its endless trail system. Here are a few highlighted trails.

• Jenny Lake Loop Trail circumnavigates Jenny Lake along a mostly flat and well used trail. This trail is 6.6 miles but you can cut it short if you want to take a boat back across.
• Cascade Canyon Trail is an extension of Jenny Lake Trail. It climbs a steep trail up to a flat canyon usually filled with wildlife like moose and marmots. For quick access, take the boat across the lake from the parking area.
• Death Canyon Trail is a less busy but equally beautiful trail located towards the southern end of the park.
• Lupine Meadows Trail is strenuous but highly rewarding, switch backing up to the amphitheater beneath the cathedral group of the Teton Range.

Moose-Wilson Scenic Drive
A scenic drive from Teton Village to Moose via the Moose-Wilson road takes you north into the park. This narrow road with its windy bends offers great wildlife viewing opportunities. Black bear, elk, mule deer and moose are often seen on this road. Knowing the habitats and habits of wildlife can greatly increase your viewing opportunities. You will re-enter the park at the south entrance, driving north along the Teton Range. The Teton Glacier Turnout is a point of interest, providing views of 13,770 foot Grand Teton and other peaks.

Getting Here

Although the drive takes at least 5 1/2 hours, you'll be treated to exceptional views along the way. Once inside the park, you'll see why the drive is worth it. Head south from Grand Teton National Park, upon reaching Jackson, WY head west over Teton Pass and into Idaho. Along the way you will be impressed by the scenic beauty of the Forested mountains, rivers and streams. Take time to enjoy the outstanding vista views from the top of Teton Pass.

Take Highway 31 over Pine Creek Pass to Swan Valley and then take Highway 26 to Idaho Falls, ID. At Idaho Falls, take Highway 20 west to Arco – the first town lit by nuclear energy – and on to Carey. From Carey you will travel past Craters of the Moon and on to the junction with Highway 75. Head north on Highway 75, travel just a bit further and you will be in Sun Valley, ID.