Heron Pond Swan Lake Trail
| Heron Pond Swan Lake Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) |
| Location | Jackson Hole |
| Trailheads |
Colter Bay Village Jackson Lake Lodge |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation | |
| Elevation change | Approximate gain of 300 ft (91 m) |
| Highest point | Jackson Lake Lodge, 7,000 ft (2,100 m) |
| Lowest point | Colter Bay Village, 6,796 ft (2,071 m) |
| Hiking details | |
| Trail difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Late Spring to Fall |
| Sights | Teton Range |
| Hazards | Severe weather |
The Heron Pond Swan Lake Trail is a 5.5-mile (8.9 km) long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] From the Hermitage Point trailhead, a number of trails include short loop hikes around Heron Pond and Swan Lake and a longer hike of 5.5 miles (8.9 km) one-way connects Colter Bay Village with Jackson Lake Lodge.[1][2] The trails are over easy terrain and provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.[2][3]
Coordinates: 43°53′06″N 110°38′10″W / 43.8850170°N 110.6360637°W[4]
See also
List of hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park
References
- 1 2 "Hermitage Point Trailhead" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- 1 2 "Day Hikes" (pdf). National Park Service. February 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ Colter Bay, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "Heron Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
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