Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park

Name: Jenny Lake
Address: Grand Teton National Park, United States

#7 among attractions in Grand Teton National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Top attraction

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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. The lake is estimated to be 256 feet deep and encompasses 1,191 acres. Jenny Lake is considered to be a major focal point in Grand Teton National Park, with many hiking trails, scenic boat rides, and quick access to the major climbing routes onto the tallest peaks of the Teton Range. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.68 mi²Length: 2.2 miWidth: 6336 ftMaximum depth: 256 ftElevation: 6785 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°45'50"N, 110°43'48"W

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Jenny Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jenny Lake Trail, String Lake Trail, String Lake, Cascade Canyon Trail.

0.8 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail, Park
Jenny Lake Trail, Grand Teton National Park
20 min walk • The Jenny Lake Trail is a 7.1-mile long hiking trail which circles Jenny Lake located in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The trail begins at the Jenny Lake campground or can be accessed at several other trailheads.
1.6 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
String Lake Trail, Grand Teton National Park
41 min walk • The String Lake Trail is a 3.7-mile long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The trail circles String Lake and is also used to access the Paintbrush Canyon Trail and the Leigh Lake Trail.
1.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
String Lake, Grand Teton National Park
43 min walk • String Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. The natural lake is located at the outflow of Leigh Lake. A small wetland area is on the northwest side of the lake and is prime moose habitat. A short half mile long creek connects String Lake to Jenny Lake to the south.
2.6 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Cascade Canyon Trail, Grand Teton National Park
68 min walk • The Cascade Canyon Trail is a 13.6-mile round-trip long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.
2.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Saint John, Grand Teton National Park
64 min walk • Mount Saint John, height 11,435 feet, is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, northwest of Jenny Lake.
2.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Teewinot Mountain, Grand Teton National Park
71 min walk • Teewinot Mountain is the sixth highest peak in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The name of the mountain is derived from the Shoshone Native American word meaning "many pinnacles".
2.8 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Paintbrush Canyon Trail, Grand Teton National Park
73 min walk • The Paintbrush Canyon Trail is a 9.1-mile long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Access to the Paintbrush Canyon Trail is from the String Lake trailhead.
1.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Ramshead Lake, Grand Teton National Park
49 min walk • Ramshead Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Situated within Hanging Canyon, Ramshead Lake is flanked by Mount Saint John to the northwest and Symmetry Spire to the south.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Symmetry Spire, Grand Teton National Park
46 min walk • Symmetry Spire is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The mountain, first climbed via the east ridge route on August 20, 1929, by Fritiof Fryxell and Phil Smith, towers above the northwest shore of Jenny Lake and Cascade Canyon.
2.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake of the Crags, Grand Teton National Park
55 min walk • Lake of the Crags is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Situated at the head of Hanging Canyon, the Lake of the Crags is flanked by Mount Saint John to the northwest, Rock of Ages to the southwest and Symmetry Spire to the southeast.
1.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hanging Canyon, Grand Teton National Park
43 min walk • Hanging Canyon is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. The canyon was formed by glaciers which retreated at the end of the last glacial maximum approximately 15,000 years ago, leaving behind a U-shaped valley.