Topic: Hiking the Tetons

[eigenvector]

I'm confused.  I'm going to be doing some day hikes in the Tetons this July and I can't get any good information about whether or not I need a pass.

The parks department site is clear that I need a pass for overnight stays - but I'm not staying overnight, just day hiking.
For that they're much less clear.
Do I need a pass to park the bike at trail heads, a pass to enter the park only?

What's the deal with it?

[Kevin D]

Looks like a motorcycle gets one week entry to GTNP for $25.
One week at GTNP + Yellowstone = $40
Day hikes no fees or permits, backcountry camping different.

Last time I was there I saw a flock (7?) of military helicopters flyby. I was told it was VP Dick Cheney traveling with his entourage to his nearby ranch.

My daughter hiked 18mi, one long day Cascade Canyon, Lake Solitude, Paintbrush Canyon.

https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm
https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/maps.htm
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[Duanob]

You will need a pass to get into the park but not to day hike. I haven't been there in a while but they didn't charge for parking then either.

[eigenvector]

Okay - thanks.

I take the entry pass is paid at the gates?

I only ask because of how confused the park boundaries are.  Isn't Jackson inside the park?

[Stev-o]

No, Jackson is not within the park but is surrounded by it.  I was there quite a few years back, it is spectacular but be prepared for all types of weather.  We rode bikes while it snowed in June!  We froze. 


http://www.tetonparksandrec.org/parks-pathways/park-directory