83: Hiking the Cascade Canyon Trail in Grand Teton National Park

Exploring the National Parks

Dirt In My Shoes

Science, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.8 • 653 Ratings

🗓️ 10 July 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Today, we are going on an adventure in Ash’s favorite national park—Grand Teton! We’re hiking through Cascade Canyon, the most popular longer trail in the Tetons. Join us as we visit Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, and even Lake Solitude along the Cascade Canyon Trail! Whether you’re going for a multi-day backpacking trip or a quick hike, you will love the Teton views from up here! In this episode, we discuss: The best season for hiking this trail How to see the “Disneyland” of Grand Teton Helpful tips to keep in mind while hiking this trail All of the must-see spots in Cascade Canyon The animals you can see while hiking this trail The two forks in this trail and what you need to know about each We hope you enjoy exploring the gorgeous Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. It truly is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of hike, and there are so many beautiful and iconic views on this trail. Click over to Dirt In My Shoes to start planning your next epic vacation to Grand Teton National Park! Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! Are you Team North Fork or Team South Fork?? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! Check out the full show notes here.

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0:00.0	I have done this hike in a day.
0:02.3	When I was a park ranger at Grand Teton, I hiked the whole loop, the 20-mile loop in one day.
0:08.7	It's ridiculous.
0:09.6	It just about killed me, but it was so cool.
0:11.5	Shame on you for being able to do that.
0:13.0	I know.
0:15.5	This is the Exploring the National Parks podcast with Dirt in My Shoes.
0:20.3	My name is Ash and I'm a former park ranger and the founder of Dirt in My Shoes.
0:24.9	I think that the parks are best seen from the trail and I'm here to make National Park
0:29.6	Trip Planning easy.
0:31.1	And I'm John.
0:32.1	I carry the kids on the trails, tell stories and notice all the things that Ash doesn't
0:36.2	care about much, like trees.
0:39.4	Join us as we show you around America's spectacular national parks.
0:43.9	We're sharing our favorite places, fun facts, adventures, and misadventures.
0:47.9	And we'll even throw in a little trip planning.
0:50.7	Let's start exploring.
1:02.2	Today, we are taking you on a journey. A journey through my favorite national park. Which one is that? You know, it's actually funny because I do have a favorite national park.
1:13.4	It's Grand Teton.
1:15.0	Yes.
1:15.7	Of course.
1:16.7	If you followed me for any length of time, it's funny because I have someone helping me on social media and stuff.
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