Getaways

Tackling the Tetons

Grand Teton National Park offers spectacular scenery, especially in the fall.

Story and Photos by Kent and Charlene Krone

Traveling equestrians would be hard pressed to find more spectacular scenery than Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, especially in the fall. The Teton Mountain Range rises gracefully 7,200 vertical feet from a lush valley floor to a height of 13,770 feet above sea level. Covered in white lace mantillas, graceful mountains admire their reflection in mirrored lakes below.

Entering Grand Teton National Park. Note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks are required, regardless of vaccination status, in all National Park Service buildings, crowded outdoor spaces, and on enclosed public transportation.

“On a crisp September morning, we trailered our horses to the String Lake trailhead,” note the Krones. Here, they cross the stream below String Lake on the way to Inspiration Point aboard their seasoned mounts, Cowboy and Nate.

Charlene Krone rides Nate ride along Jenny Lake on the way to Inspiration Point and Cascade Canyon.

Kent Krone rides Cowboy on the way to Cascade Canyon. “A short portion of this trail is rocky and gains elevation, but soon levels out as it follows the canyon floor,” the Krones report.

Kent and Charlene Krone riding in Cascade Canyon. “This is one beautiful ride!” they effuse.

Nate gets a drink of water at Leigh Lake. Charlene Krone and Nate are on the trail to Trapper Lake.

Charlene Krone and Nate at Trapper Lake with Mount Moran behind.

The Krones’ rig and horses at the Taggart Lake Trailhead.

Fall colors on the Taggart and Bradley Lakes trail. Shown is Charlene Krone aboard Nate.