Grand Teton NP-Taggert Lake

We considered hiking Delta Lake and after researching found it well within our ability, but that it’s a hike that locals really wish would close. It’s an unmaintained trail that has become “instagram famous” which is ruining the environment along it and requires several rescues each season due to people being unprepared. We decided to respect their wishes and chose Taggert Lake instead. It would be an easy hike for us which was fine, we loved the reflections of the mountains in the lake, and found the nicest couple to chat with on the way back. We always love making mountain friends!

That evening we enjoyed animal spotting along Moose-Wilson road (found another momma moose with 2 young calves but we only saw one baby) followed by driving to Signal Mountain Lodge. I stayed here in the cottages with my parents in 2020 but the lodge and restaurant weren’t open due to the pandemic. We lucked out with one of the best tables on the back patio where we watched sunset over Jackson Lodge with views of Mt Moran. On the way home we saw 4 more female elk and readied for another long drive the next day.Read more