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The easiest way to access the falls is by way of the Jenny Lake boat shuttle which goes from South Jenny Lake to the entrance of Cascade Canyon. From there it is a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) roundtrip hike along the Cascade Canyon Trail to viewing points for the falls.
A boat shuttle across Jenny Lake at the beginning and end of the hike shaves 4 miles (6.4 km) off the round trip. [9] This is one of the most popular trails in the park and provides the only access to the popular Hidden Falls cascade.
Except at and above Lake Solitude, backcountry camping is allowed with a permit along the trail. [3] At South Jenny Lake, a boat shuttle operates during the summer which shortens the hike by 4 miles (6.4 km). [2] The Lake Solitude Trail is part of a popular 19-mile (31 km) long loop hike which runs through both Cascade and Paintbrush Canyons. [2
The lake is estimated to be 256 feet (78 m) deep and encompasses 1,191 acres (482 ha). Jenny Lake is considered to be a major focal point in Grand Teton National Park, with many hiking trails, scenic boat rides, and quick access to the major climbing routes onto the tallest peaks of the Teton Range. [5]
The Jenny Lake developed area includes the Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District and Jenny Lake CCC Camp NP-4. Reimer's Cabin was built in 1937 for Robert "Dick" Reimer, who took over the boat concession in 1935. Plans for the cabin were approved by the National Park Service landscape Division, which also supervised construction. [3]
The trailhead is at the South Jenny Lake parking area and follows the Jenny Lake Trail around the south shore of Jenny Lake to the Forks of Cascade Canyon. [2] The trail passes near Hidden Falls after almost 3 miles (4.8 km) then goes west into the heart of Cascade Canyon, flanked by Teewinot Mountain and Mount Owen to the south and The Jaw and Rock of Ages to the north. [3]
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The terminal moraine at the outlet of Avalanche Canyon impounds Taggart Lake. Death Canyon [16] is a popular hiking destination. More than 6 miles (9.7 km) long, the canyon provides access from Phelps Lake to the Teton backcountry region. Open Canyon [17] is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long and extends from Mount Hunt to Phelps Lake.