Posted in Wyoming
January 17, 2017
The Unrivaled Canyon Hike In Wyoming Everyone Should Take At Least Once
This hike in Wyoming will make you feel as if you’re part of the Von Trapp family traipsing through the Swiss Alps in the Sound of Music. Yes, it’s that beautiful. If you don’t “Climb Every Mountain” in Wyoming, then be sure to experience this canyon hike at least once.
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The hike to Cascade Canyon starts at the Jenny Lake Trailhead in Grand Teton National Park. You can either take the trail around the south end of Jenny Lake or take the shuttle boat across the lake to the Cascade Canyon Trailhead, located at the West Shore Boat Dock. The boat cuts off about 2 miles each way.
The trail starts up through a conifer forest and across Cascade Canyon Creek. Pictured is the bridge before the falls.
Soon after, you'll reach the short side trail leading to Hidden Falls. This is an impressive waterfall that sits at the mouth of the canyon. Hidden Falls plunges down around 200' at multiple levels.
From the falls, the trail becomes very rocky and rugged with a steep ledge as you approach Inspiration Point. Inspiration Point is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the area with views of Jenny Lake and the Gros Ventre Mountains. To get away from the most traveled part of the trail, continue on past Inspiration Point.
The next section is the mouth of the canyon and the first of a series of boulder fields.
Be sure to keep an eye out for moose in this section...
...and bears throughout the trail, especially near the huckleberry, thimbleberry and wild raspberry patches.
Further on, you'll run into a series of ponds.
Then you're going to head deeper...
...and deeper...
...and deeper into the canyon...
...until you reach your final destination...the Forks of Cascade Canyon.
For another incredible hike in Wyoming, check out This Hike In Wyoming Will Give You An Unforgettable Experience.
