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Lakeshore Trail

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 4.1 (27)
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  2. WY
  3. …Northwestern Wyoming
  4. …Grand Teton National Park
  5. Central
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“An easy hike along the scenic shorelines of Colter Bay and Jackson Lake. ”

Tom Robson
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2.3

Miles

3.7

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Loop

6,822' 2,079 m

High

6,781' 2,067 m

Low

89' 27 m

Up

87' 26 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This quick figure-eight is perfect for the entire family - kids will love being able to skip stones into the bay and adults will love the remarkable views across the lake.

Overview

A quick figure-eight loop skirting along Colter Bay and Jackson Lake. The teton views from across Jackson Lake are unrivaled, especially Mount Moran (12,605').

Description

Starting from the Colter Bay area, the Lakeshore Trail begins as a service road and eventually turns into singletrack. Hike along the singletrack as it crosses as small connection bridge between mainland and small island.

The Lakeshore Trail then circles its way around the island and provides multiple beaches where you can enjoy views and the crystal clear waters of Jackson Lake. Cross the bridge again and this time head north on the trail you didn't use before.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Grand Teton National Park

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Tom Robson
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  4.1 from 27 votes

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#693

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Mount Moran Morning with permission from cwicks
Jan 15, 2015 near Yellows…, WY
Grand Teton from Colter Bay.
Dec 8, 2015 near Yellows…, WY
Wildflowers and mountains - typical Grand Teton
Jan 19, 2015 near Yellows…, WY
Mount Moran and Jackson Lake from Colter Bay Village, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming with permission from Richard Ryer
Jan 15, 2015 near Yellows…, WY
Grand Teton Park with permission from CarmelH
Jan 15, 2015 near Yellows…, WY
Mount Moran from Colter Bay Lakeshore Trail.
Oct 4, 2020 near Colter…, WY

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May 26, 2023
Linda Evans
Hiked part of it. Black bear with cubs in close vicinity so did not want to hike into thicker woods. 1mi
May 22, 2023
Chuck Tracy
beautiful trail with breathtaking views of the mountains reflecting off Jackson Lake.
Aug 16, 2022
Su Jin Kim
Jul 30, 2022
Cassie Dougherty
Jul 21, 2022
Koshiga Norimichi
Jul 21, 2022
MEGUMI KOSHIGA
Jul 12, 2022
Katie Fisher
Jul 9, 2022
Michele Lehmkuhl

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