Overview

Hype:

Jenny Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The lake was formed approximately 12,000 years ago by glaciers pushing rock debris which carved Cascade Canyon during the last glacial maximum, forming a terminal moraine which now impounds the lake.

Time:

Fees: Park Admission

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Lakes and Reservoirs
  • Mountains
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Swimming - Outdoor
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Getting There

Navigate to 43.760155, -110.717601.

Location

Closest City or Region: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Coordinates: 43.761386, -110.731659

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July 22, 2001 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Laura Dye, Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Zac Dye, Leah White, Lana Sorensen, Jaxon Sorensen, Jancy Sorensen, Amberly Sorensen,

Story

We visited Jenny Lake on our way home from Yellowstone.

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