The terrain is varied and the opportunity to see wildlife is ever-present. And for exercise and relaxation, hiking proves beyond all doubt that we are a species well-adapted to the outdoors and wandering. Whether venturing into magnificent Grand Teton National Park or into the local National Forest Trails, options for hiking abound.
Trails range from the well-trodden to the hidden, from flat to seemingly vertical.
The weather in Jackson Hole is unpredictable, more so in the high mountains, so bring more clothes than you may feel are necessary. Drink lots of water and bring extra food. Avoid steeply angled snow patches at higher elevations, unless you are properly equipped and know what you are doing. Every year, people are seriously injured and sometimes killed due to their mishaps on snow. There are lots of hiking options throughout the valley.