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Sight Moose, Grand Teton National Park

Chapel of the Transfiguration

A sight in Moose, Grand Teton National Park, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Chapel of the Transfiguration in Moose, Grand Teton National Park
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Why go

Log chapel built in 1925 near Moose, with a window behind the altar that frames the Grand Teton.

It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Grand Teton National Park, alongside 6 sights, 4 activities and 2 bars & cafés. The closest of our other picks is Dornan's, 0.3 mi away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Moose
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Grand Teton National Park, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Dornan's

    Moose village spot with a pizza and pasta deck, wine shop and summer chuckwagon.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Teton Park Road winter trail

    The park road from Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain closes to cars in winter and is groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.

    Activity · 2.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Taggart Lake Trail

    Gentle 3-mile round trip through meadows to a lake at the base of the Grand Teton.

    Activity · 2.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Mormon Row

    Row of 1890s homesteads east of Blacktail Butte, including the much-photographed Moulton barns facing the Tetons.

    Sight · 2.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mormon Row Historic District

    Weathered homestead barns set against the Tetons, including the famous Moulton Barn.

    Sight · 2.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Schwabacher Landing

    Beaver ponds on the Snake River reflecting the Teton range.

    Sight · 4.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Chapel of the Transfiguration is a stop on our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Grand Teton National Park

3 more curated sights in Grand Teton National Park. See the full Grand Teton National Park guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Grand Teton National Park run from 24°F in December to 77°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Chapel of the Transfiguration itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Grand Teton National Park from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Grand Teton National Park weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
43.66013, -110.71537
Destination
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Chapel of the Transfiguration: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chapel of the Transfiguration?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Chapel of the Transfiguration. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chapel of the Transfiguration?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Services are held in summer; in winter you can still walk the grounds.

Is Chapel of the Transfiguration free?

Yes, we list Chapel of the Transfiguration as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chapel of the Transfiguration?

Chapel of the Transfiguration appears on Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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