Grand View Point
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
This is serious bear country. Carry bear spray, make noise on the forested climb, and be especially alert near Christian Ponds where grizzlies forage in early morning and evening.
The upper portion is exposed with no tree cover — afternoon thunderstorms roll in fast during July and August. If you see dark clouds building over the range, head down immediately rather than waiting it out on the ridge.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Start early from Jackson Lake Lodge to claim parking and catch the morning light hitting the Tetons head-on from the viewpoint — by midday the range falls into flat, washed-out light that kills photos.
The Christian Ponds loop extension adds maybe an hour and keeps you in prime moose habitat, so if you're already out there, take the full circuit rather than doing an out-and-back.
Bring binoculars for the summit viewpoint — you can pick out climbers on the Grand Teton on clear mornings, and the bird-of-prey spotting from up top is exceptional.
Photos
NPS/J. Bonney
