The Cascade Canyon Trail

This out and back trail is 9.7 miles in length and has an elevation of 1,128 feet. It is a moderately difficult hike that takes you right through the canyon.  Make a lot of noise as you go past the many berry patches in order to let the local black bears you’re coming.

Turn around at the famous Forks of Cascade Canyon. If you want more of a challenge, keep hiking past the Forks of Cascade ‘til you reach Solitude Lake. That will tack on another six miles round trip. The trailhead for this hike is in the South Jenny Lake Parking lot.  

The Phelps Lake Loop

This seven-mile loop hike, a.k.a. The Lake Creek/Woodland Trail Loop is a popular, moderately difficult hike with an elevation of 725 feet. It leads to Phelps Lake’s south shore which comes complete with a huge rock perfect for using as a launchpad into the water. To the north across the lake, you might notice Albright Peak and Death Canyon.  

To the left of the canyon, you can spot Prospectors Mountain Hike the loop counterclockwise. It certainly is the most scenic. The trailhead for the loop is adjacent to the Phelps Lake Loop in Grand Teton National Park and is located off Moose-Wilson Road adjacent to the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve’s Visitors Center.