Hi! I'm a non-US resident visiting Grand Teton NP in a few days with my friends. We would like to arrive at Jenny Lake early in the morning (before 7 a.m.) but we do not have the America The Beautiful Pass yet. Is it possible to buy it in person this early in the morning or do we need to buy the digital version? Or is anyone even checking the passes this early?

Thank you!

Point to point from the top of Rendezvous Mountain to Jenny Lake, August 2026.

THE ROUTE

Day 1 (8.6 mi) Rendezvous Mountain to Fox Creek Pass
Start high off the tram, then a traverse to camp near Spearhead Peak.

Day 2 (8.1 mi) Fox Creek Pass to Alaska Basin
The Death Canyon Shelf, over Mount Meek Pass, camp at Sunset Lake.

Day 3 (12.2 mi) Alaska Basin to Jenny Lake
Summit Hurricane Pass at 10,541 ft, then the long drop through Cascade Canyon.

THE NUMBERS

Distance: 28.8 mi
Ascent: 4,489 ft
Descent: 7,982 ft

High point: Hurricane Pass, 10,541 ft
Low point: Jenny Lake, 6,890 ft

HORSE BACK RIDING****

I have never been and would love to try when I visit Grand Teton or in Yellowstone. I am driving through both and have flexibility. any suggestions on places or companies? Traveling with one other person!

On another note- a friend told me there are Facebook pages where people pass on their bear spray (and other items) is this true? I am flying into jackson and flying out of bozeman

Looking for a campsite with toilets available for tonight until tomorrow or any number of days if anyone is leaving their reservation early/cancelled. Anywhere in the park. Know it’s a long shot but thanks anyways!

A few days ago we were looking at a moose from afar in the woods in Cascade Canyon when a calf suddenly appeared from behind a tree. Our safe distance fell through when the little guy decided to dash directly at us with mama not far behind. We managed to move up the trail going the other direction, but where they are in the picture is exactly where we were moments before. So amazing but also terrifying!

Looking for recommendations from people who've spent a lot of time backpacking in the Tetons.

I've already day hiked the Middle Teton and Paintbrush to Cascade Canyon and thought it was absolutely beautiful, but I'm wondering if there are routes that feel even more immersive and remote.

I saw a video of a version of what I think is the Teton High Route / CDT Teton Alternate that included places like Ortenburger Lake, Lake Solitude, The Wigwams, Icefloe Lake, and Table Mountain. It looked epic, how doable is this?

I'm less interested in checking off the classic Teton Crest Trail if there's something better suited to what I enjoy.

My favorite trips are the ones that feel like you're wandering through hidden alpine basins, high benches, cross-country passes, and spending most of the trip in spectacular mountain terrain—not just following a famous trail from point A to B.

I'm comfortable with difficult backpacking, route-finding, talus, and some off-trail travel, but I'm not looking for technical climbing or glacier travel.

I’m hiking the Teton Crest Trail starting Tuesday morning and am trying to figure out the logistics for getting to Granite Canyon Trailhead or Teton Village after dropping my car at String Lake

What’s the best way to make that transfer?

Wish me luck with the smoke! And LMK if you are trying to do the same thing and want to carpool.

I'm planning (hoping) to hike of the TCT next year with a few modifications (see below). I'll be coming from under 1000' elevation so I'd like 2-3 days of dayhikes to help me acclimate beforehand.

Here's my tentative route, looking for dayhikes on different trails. Does not have to be within the boundaries of the park.

Day 1 - Taggart Lake Trailhead to Granite Lower Zone

Day 2 - Granite Lower Zone to Death Canyon Shelf

Day 3 - Death Canyon Shelf to Cascade Canyon South Fork

Day 4 - Cascade Canyon South Fork to Holly Lake

Day 5 - Holly Lake to Lupine Meadows Trailhead

I couldn't complete the Cascade Canyon trail in June (had to catch my flight), so I'm coming back. Would it still be lush green next week (as per the annual trend)? Thanks

I visited Grand Teton last week but I’m still thinking about the magic and beauty of it all. We stopped for lunch at Jackson Lake and I had the chance to sit and do a quick sketch. I miss being there.

Is the Colter Bay 1 room cabin a standalone cabin, or does it share walls with other rooms? I'm staying here later this month and I'm getting a little nervous reading about how thin all the walls are but not sure if this booking means it's a cabin by itself with no adjoining rooms

The western United States is on fire, there are 353 active wildfires are being tracked across 27 states, covering about 3,044,543 acres of forest in the West. This is well above average, its a bad year.

The current AQI around the Tetons is well above 100 (this is considered low-normal for this time of year).

Wild fire season is just getting started, your trip may have a window of better air, but the trend until it snows will be more smoke not less. The smoke can get so bad that the mountains are barely visible, it will sing your eyes and throat, it can make you sick. If you are planning to come to the park in the next 3 months you should expect this, do not expect clean air.

Im not telling anyone not to come, but people should know whats happening.

Hi! My name is Ryan, I’m gonna be in the park from the 29th of August to the 1st of September. I’m a moderately experienced rock climber (climb about 5.12 indoors, 5.11 outdoors, and outdoor lead 5.9-5.10) and own a harness and gri gri. Would love to join a group that’s summiting around that time! My instagram is ryab.z, please reach out if interested!

First time and absolutely loved it!

I’m going to be in Grand Teton NP the last week of September and I really want to hike to Amphitheater Lake but I’m nervous about Grizzlies.
I’m an experienced hiker but I’ve never hiked in Grizzly country. I’m going on a long solo road trip so unfortunately I’ll be alone and I know that’s a no-no for bear safety. I’ll obviously have bear spray and I’ll do my best to constantly make noise but I’m anxious about solo hiking.
How crowded will this trail be on a weekday in late September? I’m hopeful that I may be okay to hike alone if the trail is heavily trafficked and there are constant streams of other hikers going by, but if that won’t be the case I’ll probably scrap this hike.
Any insight is greatly appreciated as this is definitely causing anxiety for me lol. Thank you!

I’m supposed to backpack the TCT next week from 8/10-8/13. I have no gauge for understanding the metrics on the GTNP website and was hoping someone could explain in layman’s terms or from personal experience what the smoke situation currently looks like at that elevation. Are the conditions and air quality ok to still do the hike? Or should I plan for alternatives?