Grand Teton National Park Introduction

The only true way to grasp the size, ruggedness and beauty of Grand Teton National Park is the stand at the base of these towering peaks.

Grand Teton National Park protects stunning mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife. Rising more than 7,000 feet above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Teton Range dominates the park’s skyline. The elevation of the park ranges from 6,400 feet on the sagebrush-dominated valley floor to 13,770 feet on the windswept granite summit of the Grand Teton.

Between the summit and plain, forests carpet the mountainsides. During summer, wildflowers paint meadows in vivid colors. Crystalline alpine lakes fill glacial cirques, and noisy streams cascade down rocky canyons to larger lakes at the foot of the range. These lakes, impounded by glacial debris, mirror the mountains on calm days. Running north to south, the Snake River winds its way down the valley and across this amazing scene.

The southern entrance to Grand Teton National Park is located about 10 miles from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Jackson Hole Airport is within the park boundaries. The Northern Entrance to the park at Moran Junction, is also the Southern Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. There are lodges and campgrounds scattered throughout the park, and in Jackson Hole. Backpacking into Grand Teton's backcountry is a great way to escape the crowds.

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