When the glacier receded it deposited the moraines (low ridges) that dam Jenny Lake. As you stand at the viewpoint imagine the massive glacier that flowed out of Cascade Canyon. Teewinot Mountain towers over Cascade Canyon to the southwest. Turn around for views of Storm Point and Symmetry Spire to the west. As you climb enjoy views of the summits of Teewinot Mountain, Mount Owen and Grand Teton to the southwest.įrom Inspiration Point vistas extend across Jenny Lake to the Gros Ventre Mountains and the Gros Ventre Slide, a massive 1925 landslide.
Past the Hidden Falls junction the trail quickly crosses a wood bridge to the north side of Cascade Creek and then climbs rugged switchbacks up a granite knoll to Inspiration Point (7,200-ft.), at 0.9 miles from the boat dock. Return to the main trail after seeing the falls. Take a detour and visit the viewing area at the base of the impressive falls, dropping over 200-ft. Stay on the Cascade Canyon trail toward Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point and Cascade Canyon.Īt 0.5 miles reach the junction with the spur trail to Hidden Falls, branching left. Beyond the bridge the trail climbs on moderate grades, passing junctions with the Jenny Lake trail. Soon the trail curves to the west, passes a junction (stay left) and then crosses a wood bridge over Cascade Creek at 0.2 miles.
Add 2.0 miles (4.0 mile round-trip) to the hiking mileage if you hike the Jenny Lake Trail to Cascade Canyon.įrom the boat dock the trail initially heads south, ascending on easy grades through spruce-fir forest. This hiking description assumes you start the hike at the boat dock on the west side of Jenny Lake. If you decide not to take the shuttle boat, the hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point starts near the boat dock on the southeast side of Jenny Lake and then follows the Jenny Lake Trail around the south and west sides of the lake, reaching a junction with the Cascade Canyon trail at 2.1 miles. Check the current boat schedule before setting out. The shuttle boat, which runs every 10-15 minutes, reduces the hike distance to 2.0 miles (one-way). The boat ride is quite scenic, featuring great views of Nez Perce (11,901-ft.), Teewinot Mountain and Cascade Canyon. Start the hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point by taking the shuttle boat across Jenny Lake to the boat dock at the mouth of Cascade Canyon on the west side of the lake. Try to get an early start to avoid the worst of the crowds. Please keep in mind that this is a very popular hike and the area gets quite crowded in the summer.
INSPIRATION PARK SERIES
down a series of rocky ledges, and then climbs to Inspiration Point with fine views of the lake and the Gros Ventre Mountains to the east. In short order the trail ascends to Hidden Falls, a thundering cascade dropping 200-ft. The journey starts with a boat ride (fee required) across beautiful Jenny Lake, accompanied by great views of the high peaks towering above the west side of the lake. The hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point is one of the most popular outings in Grand Teton National Park. Trail Description - Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point Basecamp: Grand Teton NP / Jackson Hole.This hike features a scenic boat ride, a beautiful waterfall and a nice overlook with views of Jenny Lake, nearby peaks and the Gros Ventre Mountains to the east.
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