Name: Delta Lake Route
Rating: 5.0

“Enjoy a stunning, glacier-fed lake at the foot of the majestic Grand Teton.”

— Craig Clayton II

This has been hidden from our maps to prevent overlap with existing trails, or because our research has found there is no legal access.

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Features Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

This is suitable for experienced hikers only. While navigable with some snow, ideal conditions for this route are when the snow has completely melted. This is an unmaintained route and therefore is not groomed following natural events.

This unmaintained route sees a lot of hiker traffic. Please practice Leave No Trace principles, stick to the beaten path, and be conscious of the fragile mountain environment!

Description

After about 3.0 miles up the trail on your way to Amphitheater Lake, this path to Delta Lake leaves the maintained trail. While traveling north to the boulder field at the beginning, there are many large fallen trees to overcome. The trail is well socialized and easy to find and follow when not covered with snow. The last ascent to the lake is through boulder fields, so some scrambling is required. Follow the cairns for the smoothest ascent and head for the grove of trees visible at the top of the crest, just below the foot of the Grand.

Bring bear spray! I have seen bears both times I've done this route.

Flora & Fauna

Bears, Deer, Marmots, Porcupines, and wildflowers galore.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Grand Teton National Park

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Sep 14, 2018

Elie Lehmann

Sep 9, 2018

Tom Kutz

Sep 7, 2018

Malcolm Smith

Aug 30, 2018

Paul Hoffmann

Aug 15, 2018

Danielle Zacherl

Hiked amphitheater trail with Nicole Geraldean Greg Ella to cutoff plus up to Delta Lake with Amelie Ben - B dropped cell in boulders -steep, fun! 7.5mi

Aug 10, 2018

Ben Heying

Started at lupine meadows trailhead. Great hike with amazing turquoise lake at end. Trail conditions were rough

Jul 24, 2018

Jacob Penderworth

Jul 16, 2018

Tosia Przybyl

Jul 9, 2018

Tommy Wallnuts

Jul 8, 2018

Justin Berger

Jul 3, 2018