28.7 miles

Taggart to Signal Mountain via Teton Park Road - Roundtrip

Grand Teton National Park

Fee: $0.00 - donations appreciated

Access:

Drive north on WY Hwy 89 from Jackson to Moose. Take the Inner Grand Teton National Park road 3 miles north past the GTNP Entrance (bring your pass) to the Taggart Lake Trailhead parking. Note: the road is plowed up to this point.

Description:

This groomed Nordic trail is one of the most beautiful and iconic in North America, running along the base of the Teton Range in front of the Grand Teton, Teewinot, Nez Perce, and Mt Moran. The trail is groomed for skate skiing and classic cross-country skiing, with a separate track for walkers and snowshoers. Nordic Ski Ambassadors are available on the trail daily in season between Taggart and South Jenny Lake.

Parking: Taggart Lake Trailhead parking

Skiing Experience: The trail is groomed once a week (Friday mornings) from Taggart to Signal Mountain Lodge and once a week (Tuesday mornings) from Taggart to South Jenny Lake. Suitable for both classic and skate skiing. This trail can be quite challenging due to its length, making it suitable for more athletic skiers.

Winter Grooming: The trail is groomed once a week on Fridays from Taggart to Signal Mountain Lodge and once a week on Tuesdays from Taggart to South Jenny Lake thanks to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, consider contributing to support winter grooming.

Additional Information: Be sure to bring water, food, and warm layers, as the weather can change quickly from a sunny day to a snowstorm. No amenities are open in the winter on this trail.

Dog Owners: Dogs are not allowed on this trail due to its vicinity within Grand Teton National Park.

Directions:

Beginnings: From the Taggart Lake parking lot, head north on the groomed Teton Park (Inner) Road trail. Cross the Cottonwood Creek bridge half a mile along the trail, then continue north.

Uphill Stretch: At 13.25 miles, there is an optional side trail to the summit of Signal Mountain with an elevation gain of approximately 850 feet.

Views: The trail offers breathtaking views of the Teton Range, including the Grand Teton, Teewinot, Nez Perce, and Mt Moran. Enjoy expansive vistas of the mountains and valley, especially from the Mt Moran viewpoint and the Signal Mountain area.

Trail Options: You can ski as far as you like and turn around, or ski the full 28.7 miles round-trip. Another option is to arrange for friends to start on the Signal Mountain Lodge side and exchange car keys, so each group skis one way.

Return: Return to the Taggart trailhead by retracing your route south. The last 4 miles are gently downhill, making for an easier finish.