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Jenny Lake is One of the Most Beautiful Mountain Lakes in the United States

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Jenny Lake, formed by melting glaciers about 60,000 years ago, is a beautiful blue mountain lake set in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, at the base of Teewinot Mountain. On the west side, the lake touches the Teton Mountain Range. The lake is about 260 feet deep at the deepest point.

Jenny Lake is the starting point for numerous hiking trails in the area, including Inspiration Point and Hidden Falls. There is a 6.6-mile long trail that winds around the entire lake.

Begin your trip at Jenny Lake Visitor Center, which has a large parking lot. Once at the Visitor Center, you can decide to follow the trail around the lake or take the shuttle boat to the other side. Jenny Lake is one of the most visited spots in the park, so you should expect at least a short wait at the boat dock.

The shuttle boat landing is at the Cascade Canyon trailhead which also leads to Inspiration Point and Hidden Falls.

In July and August when daytime temperatures are in the 80s, a quick dip in the cold mountain lake can be quite refreshing, so bring your bathing suit just in case.

After hiking near Jenny Lake, drive about 15 minutes north to Signal Mountain Lodge for a scenic lunch overlooking Jackson Lake.

The road from Moose to Jenny Lake is only open during the warmer months and closed in the winter. Find more information about Grand Teton National Park.