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TRAILS TAKE CARE
Over 350 miles of trails wind around lakes, through canyons, and atop mountains in Grand Teton National Park, leading to the moments that stay with you.
Trails are connected by nature, but they represent something larger: a connection between people and the wild places that make them feel most alive. That connection takes real work to maintain. Each season, crews clear obstacles, repair infrastructure, and reduce erosion to keep trails safe and accessible.
Grand Teton National Park Foundation funds trail improvement and accessibility projects across the park, including work at Taggart Lake, Delta Lake, and along the Teton Crest Trail. Your support helps keep these projects moving forward.
Right now, every gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $250, so your contribution goes twice as far.
Make a gift today to keep Grand Teton's trails accessible for generations to come and learn more about ongoing trail renewal projects below.
REIMAGINING TAGGART LAKE
Taggart Lake Trailhead is Grand Teton National Park’s most-frequented, year-round destination and a place for all visitors to experience first-hand the beauty of this iconic national park.
Growth in visitation has overwhelmed the trailhead's facilities: the 62-car parking lot regularly exceeds capacity, forcing roadside parking and temporary restrooms that detract from the visitor experience. Eighty-seven percent of visitors surveyed reported concerns about crowding and safety. Beyond the trailhead, impacts extend to deteriorating trail sections, user-created paths, and denuded shorelines along Taggart and Bradley lakes.
This project to reimagine Taggart Lake will address these impacts while improving infrastructure, deepening visitor engagement, and expanding accessible hiking experiences across the area.
Grand Teton National Park Foundation is raising $10.5 million, which will leverage at least $4 million from the National Park Service. Private, philanthropic support will create outcomes at Taggart Lake that would not otherwise be possible.
BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL RENEWAL
Over 350 miles of designated trails wind through Grand Teton National Park's 310,000 acres, providing endless opportunities to explore
alpine lakes, mountain passes, and scenic vistas. The Foundation funds projects that enable the park to assess, plan, and execute specialized trail initiatives, ensuring these landscapes are enjoyed for generations to come. Current projects include:
Teton Crest Trail Renewal: The Teton Crest Trail is a forty-five-mile ridgeline traverse and one of the most picturesque destinations in the National Park Service. Some sections, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, have persisted largely untouched for over ninety years. Foundation support has made much-needed improvements possible, ensuring visitors can continue
to safely explore this iconic route.
Delta Lake Renewal: Launching in 2026, this project will improve the heavily trafficked route to Delta Lake, an alpine destination known for its striking glacial waters and views of the Grand Teton. In collaboration with the Access Fund, trail crews will stabilize the route, reduce erosion and vegetation impacts, and enhance the visitor
experience through signage, trail markers, and the addition of steps in steep, challenging sections.
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