Valley Trail (Grand Teton National Park)

Valley Trail

The Valley Trail crosses a footbridge at String Lake
Length 40 mi (64 km)
Location Jackson Hole
Trailheads Teton Village
Use Hiking
Elevation
Elevation change Approximate gain of 1,100 ft (340 m)
Highest point Near Phelps Lake, 7,400 ft (2,300 m)
Lowest point Teton Village, 6,300 ft (1,900 m)
Hiking details
Trail difficulty Moderate-Strenuous
Season Spring to Fall
Sights Teton Range
Numerous Lakes
Hazards Severe weather

The Valley Trail is a 40-mile (64 km) long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] Though the trail can be accessed at numerous trailheads in Grand Teton National Park, the southern terminus is near Teton Village, Wyoming, just outside the park. Heading north from Teton Village, the Valley Trail flanks the base of the Teton Range and skirts the shores of Phelps, Taggart, Bradley, Jenny, String, Leigh, Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes. Along its 40-mile (64 km) length, it is sometimes known by other names such as the Jenny Lake Trail or the String Lake Trail.[2]

Coordinates: 43°43′22″N 110°45′33″W / 43.7227098°N 110.7591012°W / 43.7227098; -110.7591012[3]

See also

List of hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park

References

  1. "Lupine Meadows Trailhead" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
  2. Moose, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-05-12.
  3. "Valley Trail". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-05-12.


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