Hermitage Point Trail

Hermitage Point Trail
Length 9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Location Jackson Hole
Trailheads Colter Bay
Use Hiking
Elevation
Elevation change Approximate gain of 100 ft (30 m)
Highest point Along trail, 6,900 ft (2,100 m)
Lowest point Colter Bay, 6,775 ft (2,065 m)
Hiking details
Trail difficulty Easy-Moderate
Season Late Spring to Fall
Sights Teton Range
Jackson Lake
Hazards Severe weather

The Hermitage Point Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] The trailhead is at the Colter Bay Village parking area and provides a loop totalling 9.7 miles (15.6 km) to Hermitage Point and back along the shores of Jackson Lake.[2] The trail passes by several wetland areas as well as Heron Pond and Swan Lake.[3] There are no camping areas on the trail.

Coordinates: 43°52′48″N 110°38′08″W / 43.8799385°N 110.6354874°W / 43.8799385; -110.6354874[4]

See also

List of hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park

References

  1. "Hermitage Point Trailhead" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
  2. "Day Hikes" (pdf). National Park Service. February 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. Colter Bay, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  4. "Hermitage Point Trail". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-05-11.


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