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Hit the Trails THE HOLE HIKING EXPERIENCE
WE ARE JACKSON HOLE'S ORIGINAL NATURE TOUR COMPANY with the most trail and tour options to offer. Join us for naturalist-guided hiking, wildlife viewing and backpacking in Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. Nature awaits you!
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR HIKE...
What’s the driving time to the trailhead?
What is the activity level of your group?
Are you hiking with small children?
What are the trail conditions?
Verify at visitor centers or ranger stations.
Do you have bear spray?
Hiking in Jackson Hole runs the gamut from river walks to boulder scrambles to mountain panoramas and getting high—like thousands of feet high. Peak hiking season stretches from late June through the end of September. This is the golden time when days are longest, trails are driest and you’ll see a variety of plant life, including waving wildflower meadows in July and fiery aspens in the fall.
Before you head out, check the forecast on mountainweather.com. Be aware that afternoon thunderstorms are frequent. In addition, many trails are exposed and offer limited shade, so proper hydration and sun protection are crucial.
While we recommend taking at least one hike in Grand Teton National Park during your stay (see page 23), great hiking is also found throughout the rest of Jackson Hole in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Near the town of Jackson, Goodwin Lake Trail and the Cache Creek trail system are popular, low-stress options. More challenging trails zigzag up Snow King Mountain.
Halfway up Teton Pass, in Wilson, you’ll find the Phillips Canyon Road and the trailhead for a handful of trails accessing the southern end of the Tetons, including the Teton Crest Trail. Ski Lake is a favorite, moderate, 5-mile round-trip hike in this area. For more information on hiking in Jackson Hole, visit jht. guide/hike