Amphitheater Lake Trail Is A Challenging Hike In Wyoming That Will Make Your Stomach Drop
Hiking gives visitors an up close look at incredible landscapes. Challenge your hike with the Amphitheater Lake Trail in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. Grab water, proper shoes and hiking attire and be prepared to climb for these amazing views.
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Close to the top you can catch a glimpse of Bradley and Taggart Lake. Continue to follow the trail though as you make your way to Amphitheater Lake.
Follow signs for the Amphitheater Lake Trail and hike through multiple switchbacks as you climb this challenging hike.
Please keep a safe distance from wildlife. Remember, if it's a black bear fight back. Stand up tall and wave your arms to scare it away. If it's brown, lay down and play dead.
The trailhead starts at 6,741 elevation, and once you've reached the lake itself you're at 9,698, an incline of 3,000 feet.
This gorgeous glacial lake sits just below Disappointment Peak. As the story goes, early settlers hoped the slopes leading to the lake would continue to the summit of Grand Teton, but instead only found the summit of a peak they named Disappointment Peak.
Enjoy an amazing family adventure as you hike this challenging trail. Prepare for your trip ahead of time. Reminder, the Grand Teton National Park charges $35 per vehicle to enter. If you are on foot, it’s $20 per person. You can also purchase an annual pass for $70.
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Address: Amphitheater Lake, Wyoming 83414, USA
