6.9 miles

Pacific Creek - 2 Oceans Lake Loop

Grand Teton National Park

Fee: $0.00

Access:

From Jackson, drive north on WY Hwy 89 to Moran Junction. Turn left (west) toward the GTNP Entrance. Drive 1 mile past the GTNP entrance, then turn right on Pacific Creek Road. Drive northeast 1.5 miles to the Two Ocean Lake Road trailhead on the left.

Description:

The trail starts on Pacific Creek Road, and then cuts over to Two Ocean Lake. The connection between the two roads is flat, making for easy skiing if there is a skier track in place. If not, expect to break trail. Overall elevation gain is around 460 feet over 6.9 miles.

Parking: Parking is limited. No facilities.

Skiing Experience: Ranked as "Intermediate" due to the possibility of needing to break trail and the skier-tracked conditions. It's ideal for wilderness cruising.

Winter Conditions: This trail does not get a lot of traffic, so sometimes you will have to break the trail. The connection between the two roads is flat and easy to ski if a skier track is in place.

Summer Conditions: In summer, this area offers beautiful hikes around Two Ocean and Emma Matilda Lakes. This is grizzly bear country from mid-March into December. Be sure to bring bear spray, travel in a group, and be aware of any animal carcasses that might attract bears.

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

Directions:

Beginnings: Start at the Two Ocean Lake Road trailhead. Follow the trail up Pacific Creek Road and then cut over to Two Ocean Lake.
Uphill Stretch: The overall elevation gain is around 460 feet, but the trail is mostly flat.
Views: Scenic views of Two Ocean Lake and surrounding meadows.
Trail Options: The trail connects with Pacific Creek Road, providing additional exploration opportunities.
Return: return via the same trail back to the Two Ocean Lake Road trailhead.