The Jenny Lake + Inspiration Point + Hidden Falls Loop

This is an easy 4.9-mile loop trail hike. It has an elevation of 590 feet. There are several ways to see this trio of tourist attractions. Still, why not see all three in one trip? 

The park’s second largest glacial lake is Jenny Lake. It stretches across 1,100 acres. You can walk around it but the best place to see it in its entirety is from Inspiration Point, on the lake’s west side of the lake.

You will also be able to see Jackson Hole and the Gros Ventre Mountains too. Hidden Falls, near Cascade Canyon’s mouth, is fairly close as well. Here the water cascades down more than 100 feet.  

If you feel really athletic, you can hike around Jenny Lake, rather than return via the loop. Do you need more of an adventure? Log on more miles by hiking the popular Cascade Canyon Trail too.  

The Moose Ponds Loop

This short offshoot loop trail is rated easy. It has a distance of 3.1 miles and an elevation of 151 feet. As the name implies, here you will find a pair of ponds perfect for spotting moose.  

Many veteran visitors have noted their success at seeing multiple moose on multiple occasions. This trail is close to other trails too. In fact, this hike begins at the Jenny Lake trailhead and even follows the south side of the popular lake.