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Planning on taking on the Cascade Canyon hike in Grand Teton National Park?
Cascade Canyon was the first hike in Grand Teton National Park that Daniel and I decided to try. We had heard such good things about it from friends and fellow hikers–in fact, we had heard that it might be the absolute best hike in the park and we weren’t going to miss that!
There were some things we were not prepared for when heading out on this trail. The first is that the parking lot at Jenny Lake is always crazy busy, and I would have gotten started earlier knowing that. The second was that even during the cooler fall months, much of this trail is exposed, and we ended up drinking a lot more water than we expected.
We also weren’t sure whether or not the boat ride across Jenny Lake was an option, since we had heard that you need reservations in advance. Knowing that we could have taken the boat would have saved us time and hiking several miles. However, even with sore feet, this hike was more than worth it, and it should definitely be on your list of things to do in the park if you get the chance!
In summary: This guide will cover what you need to know about the Cascade Canyon hike, as well as some tips I found helpful, and some common FAQs about the trail.
Quick tip: I recommend taking on this one in the fall to avoid the crowds and to see the park in its stunning fall foliage. It’s beautiful in the summer, but magical during the month of September!
