Grand Teton Travel Guide

A quick-hit guide to hiking and practical logistics in Grand Teton National Park, built from saved trail notes.

Sights & activities

Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop: 19 miles roundtrip, 4,124 ft elevation gain. Very long and strenuous hike; visited 7/21/2023. Bears and moose active in the area, so maintain safe distance. Backpacking allowed with a permit. No dogs allowed on the trail. reel
Grand Teton National Park: Park entrance fee is $35/week. The parking lot near the trailhead is medium-sized and fills up quickly, so arrive early. Porta-potties available at the trailhead. reel

Park entrance fee: $35/week. reel
Arrive early; parking lots fill up quickly. reel
Some hikes (like Paintbrush-Cascade) are very long and strenuous; be well-prepared with proper gear. reel
Bears and moose are active in the park; maintain a safe distance and respect wildlife. reel
Stay on trail and camp only on durable surfaces. reel
Pack out all trash, including any trash you find. reel
Check local weather conditions before heading out. reel
Backpacking is allowed with a permit. reel
Dogs are not allowed on trails. reel
Porta-potties are available at some trailheads. reel
Follow Leave No Trace principles: leave it better than you found it, be respectful to others, and follow local rules and regulations. reel