About
Length (round trip)1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain300 ft up
Typical time2 hr
TrailheadJenny Lake, or the Jenny Lake shuttle boat
SurfaceRock and dirt path
Best seasonThe trail often contains snow throughout spring and can be slick in spots. Use caution when traveling over snow.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityHidden Falls Via Shuttle Boat Hidden Falls is an easy, 1 mi (1.6 km) RT out and back hike with 300 ft (90 m) of elevation gain with an average slope of 16%. Hidden Falls Via South Jenny Lake Loop Trail Hidden Falls is a moderate, 4.9 mi (7.9 km) RT out and back hike with 620 ft (190 m) of elevation gain with an average slope of 9%. The trail is dirt with sections of rock steps and exposed obstacles, such as roots and rocks.
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌄 Big views

One of the most popular trails in the park, hiking to Hidden Falls allows for spectacular views of Jenny Lake and Jackson Hole, as well as a 100 ft cascading waterfall. Visitors may choose to walk around the southern lakeshore or utilize the privately-run shuttle boat to cross the lake and shorten the hike. (If you are planning on using the shuttle, check their hours and prices . Tickets are purchased directly at the boat dock.) Once on the west side, the trail gently slopes up 200 ft in elevation towards Hidden Falls, a 100 ft cascade fed by snowmelt. Visitors wishing to hike further can continue up the trail another 0.5 mile to Inspiration Point.

Tips
The shuttle boat across Jenny Lake cuts 4 miles off the round trip and runs roughly every fifteen minutes. Expect crowds - this is the busiest trail in the park. Continuing to Inspiration Point adds 0.8 miles and 400 feet.
Location

Jenny Lake, or the Jenny Lake shuttle boat

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