Driving Tour of Grand Teton National Park

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Jay & Nina Cummings
Day Total

51.3 km (31.9 mi)

1 hr 7 min

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Missing data for distance between:
1) Colter Bay and Cathedral Group Turnout
2) Cathedral Group Turnout and Jenny Lake
3) Jenny Lake and Teton Park Road
4) Teton Park Road and Taggart Lake Trailhead
5) Dornan's Pizza Pasta Company and Mormon Row

Grand Teton National Park Driving Tour

Take yourself on a scenic driving tour around Grand Teton National Park. This scenic 63-mile loop drive will take you to incredible lookouts, photo spots, dining options, and hikes in the valley of Grand Teton National Park. Be on the lookout for wildlife all around, they are most active at dawn and dusk.

Morning

Start your day with sunrise at Schwabacher landing, and arrive in time to see the sun light up the Tetons for a moment of Alpenglow. After sunrise continue the loop, stopping at each of the points for photos, views, and (hopefully) wildlife sightings. When you need a bite to eat, stop by Jackson Lake Lodge for coffee, lunch, or a snack before continuing on.

Afternoon

Once you’ve just about completed the driving loop, stretch your legs for an afternoon hike to either Taggart Lake (easy and family-friendly) or Phelps Lake (adventurous).

Evening 

End your tour of Grand Teton National Park with dinner at Dornan's and sunset at Mormon Row.

1

Schwabacher Landing
Schwabacher Landing
Scenic spot for sunrise and mountain reflections
Category
Sightseeing

2.7 km (1.7 mi)

7 min

2

Glacier View Turnout
Glacier View Turnout
Scenic pit stop with glaciers
Category
Sightseeing

19.6 km (12.2 mi)

16 min

3

Elk Ranch Flats Turnout
Elk Ranch Flats Turnout
Historic ranch with wildlife sightings
Category
Sightseeing

8.2 km (5.1 mi)

10 min

4

Oxbow Bend
Oxbow Bend
Scenic lookout and photospot
Category
Sightseeing

4.8 km (3 mi)

9 min

5

Jackson Lake Lodge
Jackson Lake Lodge
Lodging and sightseeing in Grand Teton
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$$

11 m (0 mi)

6

Blue Heron Lounge
Blue Heron Lounge
Relaxing lounge with friendly vibe
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
Any

10.1 km (6.3 mi)

15 min

7

Colter Bay
Colter Bay
Scenic lakeside spot to explore
Category
Sightseeing
8

Cathedral Group Turnout
Cathedral Group Turnout
Incomplete data on group turnout
Category
Photospot
9

Jenny Lake
Jenny Lake
Scenic lake with mountain views
Category
Sightseeing
10

Teton Park Road
Teton Park Road
Scenic bike path with mountain views
Category
Sightseeing
11

Choose the option that fits you the best

Taggart Lake Trailhead
Taggart Lake Trailhead
Scenic hikes in busy trailhead
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
2-3h
Phelps Lake
Phelps Lake
Scenic alpine lake in Tetons
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
3-4h

5.9 km (3.6 mi)

8 min

12

Dornan's Pizza Pasta Company
Dornan's Pizza Pasta Company
Cozy eatery with stunning views
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
pizza
13

Mormon Row
Mormon Row
Historic homesteads in scenic setting
Category
Sightseeing