HAND-VERIFIED TRAIL · GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

Hidden Falls

4.9 miout-and-back
620 ftelevation gain
1h 55mmoving time
127 ft/miaverage climb

The Jenny Lake shuttle boat cuts this to a 1 mi, 300 ft round trip in season — the numbers here are what the walk around the shore takes if you skip the boat or it isn't running.

CAN WE ALL GO?

Who this trail suits

🐕 No dogs 🧒 Comfortable from age 7 👶 No stroller 🚻 Restrooms at the trailhead 💧 No refill recorded ☀️ 45% shaded

Underfoot & overhead lakeshore trail to a waterfall

WHAT THIS CLIMB COSTS YOU

Hidden Falls charges in hours, not miles.

4.9 mi and 620 ft of climbing work out to 1h 55m of moving time — before you stop for anything. No refill is recorded on the route — you carry all of it. Informational only, not medical advice.

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NAISMITH · CDC · ACSM · how these numbers are worked out

1h 55mmoving time, no breaks
1.0–1.9 Lwater, cool day → hot
60–120 gcarbs across that climb
HOW HARD IT FEELS

Steepness and shade

127 ft per mile 6th steepest of the 7 trails we've measured in Grand Teton National Park
45% shaded Patchy cover — the sun finds you in stretches

In July, Grand Teton National Park runs around 79°F at the main visitor elevation. With no refill recorded on the route, everything you drink starts in your pack.

TODAY AT THE PARK

Before you leave the car

Tonight

46°F · Areas Of Smoke · wind 2 to 9 mph

NOAA forecast for Grand Teton National Park — not for this trailhead specifically
⚠️ Construction in the South End of the Park

Construction projects underway. Moose-Wilson Road between Murie Ranch and LS Rockefeller Preserve open with delays of 45 minutes in both directions. No roadside parking on Moose-Wilson Road. Taggart Trail detour in...

Live NPS alert for Grand Teton National Park · source
⚠️ Construction on North Park Road

Construction underway on North Park Road between Leeks Marina and Lizard Creek Campground. 15-min delays both directions 6am-9pm / 1-hour delays both directions 9pm-6am. The section of road is about 7 miles north of...

Live NPS alert for Grand Teton National Park · source
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QUICK ANSWERS

Frequently asked

How long does Hidden Falls take?

About 1h 55m of moving time for 4.9 mi and 620 ft of climbing — that is Naismith's planning rule, so it counts walking only, with nothing for photos, lunch or the queue at the top.

How much water should I carry on Hidden Falls?

Planning figures for that much moving time are 1.0–1.9 L, cool day to hot. No refill point is recorded on the route, so you carry all of it. Informational only, not medical advice.

Can I take a dog on Hidden Falls?

No — Hidden Falls is closed to dogs. Our Grand Teton National Park dog guide lists the trails where they are welcome, plus boarding and the nearest 24/7 vet.

Is Hidden Falls good for kids?

We rate it comfortable from age 7. It is not a stroller route. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.

When is the best time of day to hike Hidden Falls?

About 45% of the route is shaded, and Grand Teton National Park peaks around 79°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.