Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton Pathway

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Out & Back Trail Type

What to Expect

The Grand Teton Pathway is a paved multi-use trail that threads through the heart of the park, connecting key areas like Moose Junction, Jenny Lake, and South Jenny Lake with a smooth, flat surface perfect for cycling, walking, or rolling along. Don't expect a backcountry adventure here — this is the park's front porch, and it's a gorgeous one. The Teton Range rises like a wall of jagged granite directly to the west, and on clear days the reflections in the Snake River oxbows will stop you mid-stride. Sagebrush flats stretch out on either side, and you'll likely spot pronghorn, bison, or the occasional moose browsing near the path. The pathway runs for several miles in segments, so you can pick your distance. This one's ideal for families, casual visitors who want Teton views without breaking a sweat, and cyclists looking for a scenic cruise.
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Safety Advisory

Bear and moose encounters happen regularly along this corridor, especially near the Snake River sections. Keep your distance — at least 100 yards from bears and wolves, 25 yards from moose and bison. A moose on the pathway has the right of way, full stop.

The pathway is shared with cyclists who can move fast and quietly. Stay to the right, keep an eye on kids, and listen for bike bells — collisions happen more often than you'd think on busy summer days.

Trail Details

Estimated Time Varies
Trail Type Out & Back
Pets Not allowed
Season Year-round
Trailhead Grand Teton Pathway

Pro Tips

Trail Tip

Start from the Moose Junction end early in the morning — you'll have the pathway mostly to yourself, and the light on the Tetons is at its absolute best before 9 AM.

Trail Tip

Bring a bike if you can. The pathway covers more ground than most people want to walk, and pedaling between Jenny Lake and Moose with the full range in front of you is one of the best easy rides in any national park. Dornan's in Moose rents bikes if you didn't bring your own.

Trail Tip

The pullouts and benches along the pathway near the Snake River overlooks are prime spots for wildlife photography — set up with a long lens in the evening and wait for moose and elk to appear in the river bottoms.

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