5-9 HoursFee applies
Forks of Cascade Canyon
Grand Teton National Park
Travel deep into the Teton Range on this hike through Cascade Canyon.
Cascade Canyon, a glacially carved u-shaped canyon, passes between Teewinot and Mount St. John to provide easy access into the Teton backcountry. This out and back trail is a popular option with visitors who want to get into the mountains without gaining a significant amount of elevation. While following Cascade Creek, the trail provides spectacular views of the surrounding peaks, including the Grand Teton, Mount Owen, and Teewinot. This trail also provides an opportunity to spot wildlife like moose and bears, as well as some of our alpine species like pika. While the trail continues several miles back into the canyon before splitting, you may stop and find a turning point at any time, making the trail as long or as short as you would like.
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HikingForests and WoodlandsLakeshikingJenny LakeGrand TetonGrand Teton National Parkday hiketrailmountainscanyonstrenuous hikefallmoderately strenuous hike
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Duration
5-9 Hours
Duration Details
Forks of Cascade Canyon Via Shuttle Boat Cascade Canyon is a moderately strenuous, 9.4 mi (15.1 km) RT out and back hike with 1,480 ft (450 m) of elevation gain. If you are planning on using the shuttle boat, check their hours and prices. Tickets are purchased directly at the boat dock. Forks of Cascade Canyon Via South Jenny Lake Loop Trail Cascade Canyon is a strenuous, 13.3 mi (21.4 km) RT out and back hike with 1,720 ft (520 m) of elevation gain.
Fees
A general fee is charged to enter Grand Teton National Park.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Forks of Cascade Canyon Via Shuttle Boat Cascade Canyon is a moderately strenuous, 9.4 mi (15.1 km) RT out and back hike with 1,480 ft (450 m) of elevation gain with an average slope of 9%. Forks of Cascade Canyon Via South Jenny Lake Loop Trail Cascade Canyon is a strenuous, 13.3 mi (21.4 km) RT out and back hike with 1,720 ft (520 m) of elevation gain with an average slope of 9%. The hike to the first bridge with a view of Cascade Creek and its cascading waterfalls is fairly level with a set of stone steps gaining 65 ft over 0.2 mi (0.3 km). The trail to Inspiration Point features multiple sets of stone steps and a bridge crossing from the edge of Jenny Lake to Inspiration Point. No stair rail or handholds are available in the exposed last set of steps to Inspiration Point. Beyond Inspiration Point the trail gradually climbs over 500 ft crossing small streams and rock slides with numerous ups and downs. The trail surface is crushed rock and dirt.
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Reservations
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Location
Jenny Lake