Grand Teton National Park
The Tetons in Winter
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Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park protects stunning mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife. Rising over 7000 feet above the valley known as Jackson Hole, the Teton Range dominates the parks skyline. Natural processes continue to shape the ecosystem against this impressive and recognizable backdrop.
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Bull Moose bedding down in winter
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The elevation of the park ranges from 6,400 feet on the sagebrush-dominated valley floor to 13,770 feet on the windswept granite summit of the Grand Teton. Between the summit and plain, forests carpet the mountainsides. During summer, wildflowers paint meadows in vivid colors. Crystalline alpine lakes fill glacial cirques, and noisy streams cascade down rocky canyons to larger lakes at the foot of the range. These lakes, impounded by glacial debris, mirror the mountains on calm days. Running north to south, the Snake River winds its way down the valley and across this amazing scene.
The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway resides inside Grand Teton National Park and remains opne long after the Gates of Yellowstone close for the winter. During these winter months Grand Teton National Park is easily accessible to anyone looking for a backcountry experience close to the comforts provided by the community of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Skiers from all over the world head to Jackson Hole for its world-famous challenging terrain and resort amenities.
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is permitted within the park on the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail (CDST) and the Grassy Lake Road, when conditions permit. The CDST follows US Highway 287 from the eastern park boundary, through Moran to the north park boundary, and continues past Flagg Ranch all the way to the south entrance of Yellowstone (be sure to see map). use of biodegradable motor oil and improved snowmobile technology such as 4-stroke engines is encouraged to reduce environmental impacts. Check at entrance stations, the Moose Visitor Center, or the Flagg Ranch Information Station (mid-December to mid-March) for regulations and safety information. Call (307) 739-3614 for CDST conditions within the Park. Call (800) 225-5996 for information on snowmobile trails throughout Wyoming.
Swans and Bison sharing the winter fog
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Skiing and Snowshoeing
From November 1 to May 1, the Teton Park Road is open for non-motorized use only. You can ski or snowshoe on this road from the Taggart Lake Trailhead all the way to Signal Mountain. The road will be regularly groomed to provide a packed surface. Other places to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing include Flagg Ranch, Colter bay, Antelope Flats, and the unplowed portion of the Moose-Wilson Road. If you plan to ski the Moose-Wilson road, be sure to park at the Granite Canyon Trailhead, no parking is available on the north side. Snowshoers - please remember to walk next to ski trails, not on them.
Protect Wildlife
While enjoying winter actvities you can expect to see bison, moose, elk, coyotes, bald eagles, and other wildlife. Please be aware that although they have adapted to cold, the rigors of winter still pose enormous challenges. Certain areas of the park are closed during winter in order to provide critical winter range and relieve stress on the animals.
Winter closures remain in effect on the Snake River floodplain, the Buffalo Fork river floodplain, the Uhl Hill area, Willow Flats, Kelly Hill, and Static Peak.
New closures for the protectoin of bighorn sheep include: Prospectors Mountain and Mount Hunt including peaks 10988, 10905, and 10495; all areas above 9900 feet and south-facing slopes on Mount Hunt above 8580 feet; Banana couloir is open. Telemark skiing, snowshoeing and even snowmobiling are all great activities that you can find yourself appreciating while taking in the grandeur of the jagged Tetons above.The cross-country skiing could easily be considered some of the best in the world. One of the most memorable, although difficult, is the Flagg Canyon Trail on the north side. The trail follows the edge of the scenic Snake River, first along riverside meadows, then along a canyon walled with volcanic rock. The terrain is gently rolling with a few short steep sections that are easily avoided. Or, on the south side, try the Phelps Lake Overlook Trail on for size. The trail climbs southward through a lodgepole-pine forest and over an open slope to reach the overlook of Phelps Lake framed by towering Douglas firs. And for the internal combustion set, Teton has many snowmobiling venues, including the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail.
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