Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Jenny Lake
An easy 8-mile round-trip. Park at the Taggart Lake parking area. Follow the Jenny Lake
trail parallel to Cottonwood Creek and return via Teton Park Rd. There are great views of
the Tetons throughout.
NORDIC SKIING
Moose-Wilson Road
Park at the entrance to Death Canyon Rd. To ski Moose-Wilson Rd, it's an easy 5.8 miles
round-trip, with some climbing. A 2-mile loop detours to the edge of Phelps Lake. You
can also approach via Teton Village, parking at Granite Canyon trailhead. Pets are allowed
on Moose-Wilson Rd but not on the trails into the park.
NORDIC SKIING
Snowshoeing
Snowshoers may use the Nordic skiing trails described previously. For an easy outing, try
Teton Park Rd (closed to traffic in winter). Remember to use the hardpack trail and never
walk on ski trails - skiers will thank you for preserving the track!
Polecat Creek
Park at the Flagg Ranch Lodge. Traveling clockwise, this easy 2.5-mile loop soon arrives
at Polecat Creek and Huckleberry Hot Springs. After crossing power lines, in 0.4 miles
another trail intersects. Stay right on the loop, continuing south to the lodge.
SNOWSHOEING
Ranger-led Tours
From late December through to mid-March rangers lead free 1.5-mile (two-hour) snow-
shoe hikes. It's also a good opportunity to study animal tracks and learn about winter eco-
logy. Snowshoe hikes depart several times a week from the Craig Thomas Discovery &
Visitor Center. Snowshoes are provided, and children over eight years old can take part.
TOURS
Snowmobiling
The Tetons don't exactly cater to snowmobilers, who have more options in Yellowstone (
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and West Yellowstone (
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. Any person operating a snowmobile
must have a valid driver's license. In the park, snowmobiling is only allowed on the
frozen surface of Jackson Lake. Vehicles must have Best Available Technology (BAT) and
meet other standard requirements, listed on the NPS snowmobiling brochure.
