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Hiking and Biking
Jenny Lake is at the heart of the park's largest concentration of popular hiking trails. In
addition to the Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, and Leigh Lake trailheads, there are a
number of excellent trails in the region. The mostly level Jenny Lake Loop Trail circum-
navigates the lake with a 6.6-mile round-trip hike. The Lupine Meadows Trailhead offers
hikers a number of ways to get up into the Teton Range.
The multiuse pathway from South Jenny Lake to Taggart Lake Trailhead offers bikers
(and all nonmotorized travelers) 16 miles round-trip of smooth, level pavement. There are
bike racks at Taggart Lake Trailhead and in Moose. Bicycles can be rented from Dornans
(in Moose, 307/733-2415, www.dornans.com ) . In addition to adult mountain bikes ($15/
hour, $29 half-day, $32/day or 24 hours, $180/week), Dornans rents kids' bikes, Trail-a-
Bikes, bike racks, and Burley carriers for toddlers.
ACCOMMODATIONS
A former dude ranch for sophisticated Easterners, Jenny Lake Lodge (800/733-4647,
www.gtlc.com , late May-early Oct., cabins $689, suites $869-959) is the finest lodging in
the park and the only four-diamond eco-resort. The cabins have authentic log walls, newly
renovated baths, and touches such as handmade bed quilts that add to the rustic elegance
of each room. Situated among the three lakes, the lodge is comfortably secluded but offers
beautiful vistas in all directions. The rooms are pricey, but guests get a lot for their dime.
A gourmet breakfast, five-course dinner, horseback riding, and access to bicycles are all in-
cluded in the rates. If you are looking for a romantic getaway, consider booking one of the
suites, which come with wood-burning stoves.
A much less expensive, and truly rustic, option is the American Alpine Club Climbers
Ranch (307/733-7271, www.americanalpineclub.org , $16 AAC members, $25 nonmem-
bers), located just three miles south of Jenny Lake. The ranch has small log cabins that
serve as dormitories for 4-8 people. Guests must bring their own sleeping bags and pads,
towels, cooking equipment, and food. There are cooking and dishwashing facilities, toilets,
and showers with hot water available. No tents or camper camping is allowed. There is also
a general store on the grounds where you can stock up on groceries as well as hiking and
camping supplies.