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Snake River Overlook

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

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Why go

Pullout on US-89 above a bend of the Snake River, where Ansel Adams photographed the Tetons in 1942.

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 Schwabacher Landing, 3.7 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
    Schwabacher Landing

    Beaver ponds on the Snake River reflecting the Teton range.

    Sight · 3.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Jenny Lake Boating Shuttle

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

    Activity · 5.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mormon Row Historic District

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

    Sight · 6.4 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 · 6.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    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 · 6.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Taggart Lake Trail

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

    Activity · 6.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Snake River Overlook 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 Snake River Overlook 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
43.75390, -110.62409
Destination
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Snake River Overlook: quick answers

How much time do you need at Snake River Overlook?

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

When is the best time to visit Snake River Overlook?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Come at sunrise, when the peaks turn pink; the highway is plowed all winter.

Is Snake River Overlook free?

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

Which TripsCircle routes include Snake River Overlook?

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

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