8.9 miles

Taggart Trailhead to Jenny Lake via groomed trail

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:

The Taggart to Jenny Lake groomed Nordic ski trail is renowned for its spectacular views of the Teton Range. The trail is flat, easy to ski, and suitable for beginners. It is groomed for skate skiing, and classic cross-country skiing (with 2 parallel tracks), and also has a walking/snowshoe track on the west side, where dogs are allowed on leash.

Parking: Taggart Lake Trailhead parking

Skiing Experience: The trail is accessible for all skill levels, offering a scenic and enjoyable experience with flat terrain. The trail is groomed for both classic and skate skiing, with additional tracks for walkers and snowshoers.

Winter Grooming: The trail is groomed twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) thanks to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. It includes grooming from Taggart to Jenny Lake and onto Signal Mountain. Donations to support grooming are encouraged at GTNPF.org.

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

Additional Information: Along the trail, you will pass the American Alpine Club Climbers Ranch and the historic Lucas-Fabian Cabins. These make for interesting side trips or rest stops. The cabins provide historical insight and offer a scenic spot for a break.

Directions:

Beginnings: Begin at the north end of the Taggart trailhead parking lot, at the start of the groomed Teton Park Road. Remember not to walk in the skate or classic track section of the trail if you are on foot. Dogs are permitted on leash only.

Views: The trail offers vast, open views of the Tetons on the left (west) and the Gros Ventre Range on the right (east). Highlights include Tewinot Mountain, Mt. Owen, The Grand Teton, and other peaks such as Nez Perce, Cloudveil Dome, and the South Teton.

Extended Exploration: The trail continues north from South Jenny Lake to North Jenny Lake and then to Signal Mountain, making it a potential 28.8-mile round-trip.

Return: Turn around at South Jenny Lake or continue north for an extended trip. Return by skiing south, enjoying the views in the opposite direction. The return ski is flat to slightly downhill, but a southerly wind might create a headwind.