The 2-mile-long, 250-foot-deep Jenny Lake is the muse of many an artist and photographer –and a great place to base your Grand Teton National Park trip. Depending on the weather, visitors can fish, paddle, swim, or boat its waters, or they can take the moderate 7 ½-mile round-trip hike from the Jenny Lake Trailhead for views of Cascade Canyon, Storm Point, Symmetry Spire and Mount Moran, among others. There is also a much shorter 1 ½ -mile round-trip hike to Hidden Falls, which is a traveler favorite. It's a central spot for visitors wanting to spend a night at the campsite or upscale Jenny Lake Lodge. If travelers would rather boat than hike their way to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, they can hop aboard the Jenny Lake Boating shuttle service, which offers shuttles every 10 to 15 minutes during the day. Taking the shuttle will knock off 2 miles to the Cascade Canyon trailhead. Hit this popular trail early to avoid the crowds, but don't miss it since recent travelers describe it as a "must-see" with "great views." Others called Jenny Lake the "prettiest" in the country. Because the Jenny Lake district is undergoing a multiyear rehab project, it's important that visitors stop into the Jenny Lake Visitor Center to get the lowdown on any current closures. You'll find the lake in Moose, Wyoming, just off Teton Park Road, which is closed for the winter season from Nov. 1 to April 30. Access to the Jenny Lake District is free with park admission. Additional information about Jenny Lake's sights and activities can be found on the National Park Service's website.

Jenny Lake is one of Grand Teton National Park’s most beloved spots, and in the fall, you’ll get to enjoy splashes of yellow and orange, with a dash of red, against a backdrop of those towering jagged peaks. The crowds are few and weather is likely to be cool and crisp, an ideal time for hitching a ride on the Jenny Lake Boat to the base of Cascade Canyon to embark on a hike to Hidden Falls. This is a wonderful time for wildlife watching too, with the bull elk actively bugling to signal their dominance and attract females, an eerie sound that pierces through the air early in the evening. You may even get to see a sparring match between two male elk, a sight you’ll never forget.

Surface Elevation: 6,788 ft. Jenny Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The lake was formed approximately 12,000 years ago by glaciers pushing rock debris which carved Cascade Canyon during the last glacial maximum, forming a terminal moraine which now impounds the lake. The lake is estimated to be 423 feet deep and encompasses 1,191 acres. Jenny Lake is considered to be a major focal point in Grand Teton National Park, with many hiking trails, scenic boat rides and a quick access to the major climbing routes into the tallest peaks of the Teton Range. Jenny and Jackson Lakes, are the only lakes in Grand Teton National Park where motorboats are permitted and both lakes have scenic tours available. A 2005 study of the water quality of the lakes in Grand Teton National Park indicated that all the lakes in the park were still considered pristine and that they had not been impacted by air or water pollution. Jenny Lake is a starting point for many day and overnight hiking trips. The 7.1 miles loop trail around the lake is considered to be relatively easy due the small altitude gain of 700 feet. However, the altitude increases rapidly once Cascade Canyon is entered. Jenny Lake also has good fishing for non-native Lake Trout, which are easily caught with trolling or similar techniques. These fish move into the shallows after ice-out and to spawn, and stay in the depths for most of the other months

Located a stones throw away from Jenny Lake Campground in Grand Teton National Park, String lake is a photographers dream. There is plenty of parking for this lake on the Jenny Lake Rd. There are vault toilets, canoe launches, and picnic areas a plenty near here.

The Grand Teton park consists of numerous imposing peaks and glacial lakes. One of the most fascinating is the Jenny Lake, which mirrors the Teton peaks. There are several viewpoints overlooking the lake, where you can take great photos. A trail circumnavigates it, surrounded by meadows and picnic spots. There's a large car park, but arrive early in the summer, as it's one of the most popular parts of the park.