Activities
BIKING
From road biking to mountain biking, there are plenty of areas to do both in Jackson Hole, and to cater those experiences to your experience level. Jackson boasts a vast public pathways system that makes for easy, scenic biking excursions between Jackson, Teton Village, and the community of Wilson.
Grand Teton National Park has bike-friendly pathways throughout. The communities of Teton Village, Wilson and Jackson all have rental options. Dornan's, located in Grand Teton National Park, can facilitate bike rentals for those who'd like to explore the Tetons on two wheels.
FLY FISHING
The local tributaries have made Jackson Hole a destination rich with fly fishing opportunities—and guide services. Local guides are known to be passionate about the sport and adept at sharing their knowledge and skills with guests of all experience levels.
GOLFING
If you're a golf enthusiast, Jackson Hole has several public courses with breathtaking mountain views.
HIKING
Easily the most popular summer activity in Jackson, there are so many trails in Jackson and the nearby National Parks it would be impossible to explore them all in just one visit. And while there are trails located all over Jackson Hole—near town, on Teton Pass, and in Teton Village—if you only have an afternoon or a couple of days to hike, then we recommend heading straight to the trails in Grand Teton National Park. Find some of our favorites list below.
At the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve take an easy-to-moderate hike around Phelps Lake or to its overlook, or opt for something longer into Death Canyon. Start from the Laurance Rockefeller Preserve visitor center and parking area south from the Moose Visitor’s Center.
This area offers moderate to difficult hikes, depending on the duration. For an all-day challenge (and large elevation gain), hikers can take Granite Canyon all the way to the top of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Aerial Tram.
A mellow option in southern Grand Teton National Park, this area is usually less busy than Jenny Lake. The round trip hike to both lakes is just about five miles, with only 500 feet of elevation gain. The parking lot is located 2.5 miles from the Moose Visitor Center.
Easily the most famous hike in Grand Teton National Park, hikers can loop around Jenny Lake and continue on to Hidden Falls, or they can cut down on the hike by riding the boat shuttle across the lake. Great for families with young children, this hike is a Jackson Hole classic.
HORSEBACK RIDING
With a long list of guides and ranches ready to escort riders of all experience levels out on the trails, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get in the saddle while visiting Jackson Hole. Take your pick from rides that venture into the National Forests, or those with Teton views.
JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT ACTIVITIES
RIVER TRIPS
WHITEWATER RAFTING
If you’d prefer to take in the beauty and scenery of the Snake River by floating a section of practically flat water, than a scenic float is for you. Most scenic floats options offered by local companies include Teton views and ample opportunities for spotting local wildlife. Plus, scenic floats are great for passengers who would prefer not to get wet while out on the water (compared to whitewater rafting trips).
Experience the rush and thrill of rafting the whitewater section of the Snake River,
located between Jackson and the town of Alpine in the Snake River Canyon. This wild
and scenic river trips splashes through 8 miles of Class II and II rapids. While each company floats the same section of river, trip options differ by boat size and trip times.
WILDLIFE TOURS
One of the most diverse wildlife watching areas in the world, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s resident wildlife are thrilling to encounter. Booking a wildlife tour with a professional guide and naturalist increases the likelihood of seeing there greatest range of wildlife—from a herd of bison to bighorn sheep, and maybe even a pack of wolves or a grizzly bear (if you’re lucky).
