10.4 miles

Signal Mountain

Grand Teton National Park

Fee: $0.00

Access:

Access via GTNP Road, south from Jackson Lake Dam.

Description:

This trail starts at the Signal Mountain Lodge parking lot and heads south along Teton Park Road. It then turns left onto the Signal Mountain Road, an unplowed, snow-covered road that leads to the summit. Snowmobiles can track the trail but it is not frequently skied, so be prepared to break the trail.

Parking: Signal Mountain Lodge parking lot

Skiing Experience: Moderate difficulty due to the need to break trail and the elevation gain to the summit. Offers scenic views of Jackson Lake and the surrounding area.

Winter Grooming: The trail is snowmobile-tracked but not frequently skied, so expect to break the trail.

Summer Conditions: In summer, the trail follows the paved road to the summit. A single-track dirt hiking trail also leads to the summit, starting from the Signal Mountain parking lot at the turnoff.

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

Directions:

Beginnings: From the Signal Mountain Lodge parking lot, head south along the snow-covered, snowmobile-tracked Teton Park Road. After approximately ½ mile, turn left onto the Signal Mountain Road.

Uphill Stretch: The Signal Mountain Road leads to the summit. This unplowed road trail requires breaking trail and offers a steady uphill climb.

Views: Jackson Lake to the west and north on the way up. Spectacular summit views.

Return: Return via the same trail down the snow-covered road, then finish the last ½ mile on the flat Teton Park Road back to the Signal Mountain Lodge parking lot.