2021-09-05 Jenny Lake

Today was one of the Grand Tetons most popular hikes. It involved a boat trip and hike around Jenny Lake. Educational Moment: Named for the Shoshone wife of a trapper, Jenny Lake sits at the base of Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. A popular hike is Hidden Falls which is a 100ft cascading waterfall. One can choose to hike around the southern lakeshore 4.8 mile round trip or ride the shuttle 1 mile round trip. Which do you think Debbie voted for? It is important to get to the lake early for parking and to catch the boat which takes you to the starting point.

We got a parking place. Check. Unfortunately, we had to wait in line for the boat. We had to wait long enough for someone to discuss taking the longer route. (It was not Debbie. She just pretended that she did not hear the conversation). Luckily, an additional boat was put into service.

The boat arrived at the Hidden Falls trailhead and boat people took off like it was the Amazing Race. We did not but we did hike to Hidden Falls with many other people. After the Hidden Falls victory, we were feeling good and proceeded on to Inspiration point. (Another popular hike with stunning views. ) Unfortunately uphill for most of the hike. Inspiration Point was the turnaround point. Unfortunately, Larry and Jerry did not get the destination memo so they proceeded on. Debbie and Joyce waited at Inspiration point for the other two to come back. Larry and Jerry saw a moose. Larry swears the made eye contact pictures of a moose and they are friends now. Debbie and Joyce watched people at the point take pictures and learned many new poses. Debbie wants to try out the new poses but refuses to jump on the trail for a picture. Once reunited, we were able to hike down and catch the boat immediately.

We spent the rest of the day at various park sights. For the day, we hiked more than 6 miles.

Tip for the day: Take the boat