Prepare for a busy Fourth of July week at Grand Teton National Park

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Grand Teton National Park is preparing for a busy Fourth of July holiday and urges visitors to plan ahead, check conditions, and recreate responsibly. With large crowds expected, visitors should anticipate full parking lots, busy trails, and delays throughout the park during the holiday week.

Before arriving, visitors are encouraged to check current weather forecasts, trail conditions, and river flow reports, as conditions can change rapidly. Summer storms, swift water, and high elevation all pose risks to unprepared visitors. Current wildfire danger in the park is high. Fireworks are always prohibited, and campfires are only allowed within fire rings in campground and at some, not all, backcountry campsites.

Visitors enjoying the park’s waters with a boat must stop for an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspection. All watercraft entering Grand Teton National Park are required to stop. This includes motorized boats, rafts, drift boats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

Visitors are also reminded to follow wildlife safety guidance. Store all food, garbage, and scented items in bear-resistant containers or inside a hard-sided vehicle. Never leave attractants unattended. Always maintain at least 100 yards from bears and wolves, and 25 yards from all other wildlife.

Several operational updates are in place:

* Jenny Lake Canoe Launch Closed: The designated canoe launch at Jenny Lake is temporarily closed for construction during 2025. Hand-carried boats can still access the lake from Rock Beach, about a 200-yard walk from the Jenny Lake Visitor Center.

* Leigh Lake Portage Trail Reroute: An alternate Leigh Lake portage route will be in place for about one month for reconstruction starting on July 7. Signs will mark the reroute and the bear box will be moved for easier access.

* Moose-Wilson Road Bike Bypass Pilot: Between July 1 and August 15, bicycles will be allowed on the levee access road near the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve under a pilot program that began last year to allow bypass of the hill section on the Moose Wilson Road. Cyclists should note that the narrow, winding Moose-Wilson Road is recommended for expert-level riders comfortable riding with vehicle traffic and steep grades. The Grand Teton Pathway is appropriate for all skill levels.

For more updates on park conditions, construction, closures, and safety alerts, visit: https://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm

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Check out our online trail guides:

• Glacier National Park: HikinginGlacier.com

• Grand Teton National Park: TetonHikingTrails.com

• Rocky Mountain National Park: RockyMountainHikingTrails.com

Source: http://hikinginglacier.blogspot.com/2025/07/prepare-for-busy-fourth-of-july-week-at.html