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Grand Teton

A sight in Grand Teton National Park, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park
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Why go

At 13,775 feet, the highest peak of the Teton Range, rising about 7,000 feet straight from the valley floor.

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 Jenny Lake Boating Shuttle, 3.9 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Jenny Lake Boating Shuttle

    Boat across Jenny Lake to the Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point trails.

    Activity · 3.9 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Taggart Lake Trail

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

    Activity · 4.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    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 · 4.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Schwabacher Landing

    Beaver ponds on the Snake River reflecting the Teton range.

    Sight · 6.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Chapel of the Transfiguration

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

    Sight · 7.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Dornan's

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

    Food · 7.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Grand Teton 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

4 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 Grand Teton itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

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
43.74121, -110.80241
Destination
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Grand Teton: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grand Teton?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Grand Teton. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grand Teton?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Clear mornings after a storm give the sharpest views of the range.

Is Grand Teton free?

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

Which TripsCircle routes include Grand Teton?

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

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