This hiking description assumes you start the hike at the boat dock on the west side of Jenny Lake. If you decide not to take the shuttle boat, the hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point starts near the boat dock on the southeast side of Jenny Lake and then follows the Jenny Lake Trail around the south and west sides of the lake, reaching a junction with the Cascade Canyon trail at 2.1 miles. Check the current boat schedule before setting out. The shuttle boat, which runs every 10-15 minutes, reduces the hike distance to 2.0 miles (one-way). The boat ride is quite scenic, featuring great views of Nez Perce (11,901-ft.), Teewinot Mountain and Cascade Canyon. Start the hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point by taking the shuttle boat across Jenny Lake to the boat dock at the mouth of Cascade Canyon on the west side of the lake. Try to get an early start to avoid the worst of the crowds. Please keep in mind that this is a very popular hike and the area gets quite crowded in the summer.
#Hidden falls series#
down a series of rocky ledges, and then climbs to Inspiration Point with fine views of the lake and the Gros Ventre Mountains to the east. In short order the trail ascends to Hidden Falls, a thundering cascade dropping 200-ft. The journey starts with a boat ride (fee required) across beautiful Jenny Lake, accompanied by great views of the high peaks towering above the west side of the lake. The hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point is one of the most popular outings in Grand Teton National Park. Trail Description - Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point Basecamp: Grand Teton NP / Jackson Hole.Please contact me for prices and information.ġ2/3/21: updated Limber Pole Creek waterfalls.ġ0/8/21: added Musterground Road Falls and Limber Pole Creek waterfalls.ĩ/16/21: added Hiker’s Peril Falls and updated Sloan Bridge Falls.Ĩ/30/21: updated Brasstown Falls and Little Brasstown Falls.Ħ/7/21: added Bad Creek Falls (Jocassee).Ĥ/22/21: added Boyer Falls and Waterfall on tributary to Boatwright Creek.Ĥ/5/21: updated Joney Woodall Falls and added Upper Joney Woodall Falls.Ĩ/25/20: updated Crane Creek Falls and Yellow Jacket Falls.ħ/13/20: updated Raines Mill and Falls added Fall Creek Road waterfalls.Ĥ/19/20: added White Rock Creek waterfalls.This hike features a scenic boat ride, a beautiful waterfall and a nice overlook with views of Jenny Lake, nearby peaks and the Gros Ventre Mountains to the east. Most images available for prints or license. All images and text are original property of Renee Hattenstein unless otherwise noted. From this point, the hike is approximately 2.4 miles round trip.Ĭopyright 2017-2022. If you choose to park off of the forest service road, the hike will begin beyond the gate, and make a left downhill, following the trail. The path is well-worn, and signs point you in the right direction. Hike: From the state park, the hike to Hidden Falls is approximately 4.9 miles round trip. This is also the parking and trailheads for Disappearing Falls, which you will pass by on your way to Hidden Falls. To the right is another gated road, and you will want to park here, being sure to not block the gate, GPS 34.87568, -83.09963. Follow this road for approximately a mile, where there is a gate across the road. The second is to continue north on Highway 107, and turn right onto Tower Road, then turn immediately right onto the forest service Road. The first is to park at the Oconee State Park, in the parking area for the Foothills Trail. Parking: There are two options for parking. He petitioned to have the falls named after himself, but was denied, and resubmitted his application with the name of Hidden Falls, which became the official name in July of 1995. Hidden Falls was named by Norm Arnold, who discovered the falls while exploring solo.
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