Plan Around Inspiration Point
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Inspiration Point Details
Hikers take the Hidden Falls trail to the cascade and continue to hike to Inspiration Point which overlooks Jenny Lake. If hikers take the Jenny Lake shuttle boat (tickets can be purchased at the South Jenny Lake boat dock), it significantly reduces the length of the hike. Full hike: 6.0 miles round trip with 800-foot total climbing. Hike via shuttle boat: 2.0 miles round trip with 150-foot total climbing.
Difficulty
Moderate - Strenuous
Distance
6.0 miles
Estimated time
4 hours
Region
N/A
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