Lakeshore Trail
Easy trail with stunning views of Jackson Lake and beyond.
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Lakeshore Trail Details
Following the shoreline of Colter Bay around a small, wooded peninsula, the easy Lakeshore Trail provides views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range. Hikers will enjoy a stroll across a natural causeway and a stop at a rocky beach with the lake and a panorama of mountains laid out before you. The trail begins at the Colter Bay Visitor Center, which is 5.4 miles north of Jackson Lake Junction.
Difficulty
Easy
Distance
2.0 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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