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.
The Amphitheater Lake Trail views are breathtaking and jaw dropping.
cmhprh / Tripadvisor 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.
Start your hike at the Lupine Meadows Trailhead at Grand Teton National Park.
Google Maps Follow signs for the Amphitheater Lake Trail and hike through multiple switchbacks as you climb this challenging hike.
As you hike, enjoy views of the lush forest.
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Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife sightings.
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Grand Teton National Park is home to bison, moose, elk, pronghorn and both black and brown bears.
GeoMax_VE / Tripadvisor 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.
When you see this sign, you’ll know you’ve worked hard.
cmhprh / Tripadvisor 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.
But the hard work pays off for a gorgeous view of Amphitheater Lake.
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Israel Hernandez / Google Maps 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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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.
Google Maps
Follow signs for the Amphitheater Lake Trail and hike through multiple switchbacks as you climb this challenging hike.
ksmMissouri / Tripadvisor
GeoMax_VE / Tripadvisor
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.
Marine Lagrave / Google Maps
Israel Hernandez / Google Maps
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.
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