Inspiration Point

After a quick shuttle boat ride across Jenny Lake, we started our hike up to Inspiration Point. The trail goes through Cascade Canyon, and we got to cross the mini-rapids of the creek several times. Going up through the forest, we had glimpses of the Teton mountains high above us, and the lake down below.

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Kenan hiking on the Cascade Canyon Trail, Grand Teton

At some points the trail was wide and gently sloped, but other parts were very rocky and steep.

Hiking up to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Another hiker on the trail had jingle bells attached to her pack, our B&B caretaker had given us bear spray when we headed out that morning, and the hand stamps from the shuttle boat said “be bear aware.” I was pretty relaxed about the situation, except for a few outbursts of clapping and yelling “Hey bear!” (Ok, so it was more like a handful of outbursts.) (Ok, ok, more like regular intervals up and down the trail.) But, hey, being paranoid works! No bear sightings!

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

We reached the dock just in time to catch the last shuttle boat, and enjoyed a nice sunset ride across the lake.

Hiking to Inspiration Point, Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake, Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

 

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