14.4 miles

Signal Mtn Lodge to Taggart Lake Trailhead - One Way

Grand Teton National Park

Fee: $0.00 - donations appreciated

Access:

Drive north on Hwy 89, past Moose, to Moran Junction. Turn left to enter Grand Teton National Park. Continue west, then turn left (south) to Signal Mountain Lodge (end of plowed road). Park in the plowed parking lot.

Description:

This groomed Nordic trail follows the Teton Park Road from Signal Mountain to Taggart Lake Trailhead, offering stunning views of the Teton Range. The trail is groomed for skate skiing, and classic cross-country skiing, and includes a lane for walkers and snowshoers.

Parking: Signal Mountain Lodge parking lot (plowed)

Skiing Experience: The trail is groomed once a week during the winter season, weather-dependent, on Friday mornings. Skiing from north to south offers amazing views and "first-tracks" groomed skiing due to the lesser use of the northern section. Suitable for both classic and skate skiing, with moderate difficulty due to its length.

Winter Grooming: Groomed once a week on Friday mornings from Taggart to Signal Mountain. Additional grooming on Tuesday and Sunday mornings from Taggart to South Jenny Lake. Includes 2 classic ski tracks, a skate ski lane, and a snowshoe/walker lane.

Summer Conditions: In summer, the trail follows the closed road, making it a nice road or gravel bike path. A separate paved bike path runs from Jenny Lake to Moose.

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

Directions:

Beginnings: Start at Signal Mountain Lodge. Head south on the snow-covered road trail past the winter-closed gate.

Uphill Stretch: Optional climb to the Signal Mountain summit on an untracked road, approximately 850 ft elevation gain.

Views: Breathtaking views of the Teton Range, including Mt Moran, Mt St John, Mt Teewinot, Mt Owen, the Grand Teton, Middle Teton, South Teton, Cloudveil, Nez Perce, and Buck Mountain.

Trail Options: Optional side trip to the Signal Mountain summit. Arrange to be dropped off at one end of the trail or swap car keys with friends starting at opposite ends.

Return: Return to the Taggart Lake Trailhead parking area, slightly downhill for the last 4.5 miles.