Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter activities in both the park and parkway. Many winter trails are skier tracked, but not groomed. The Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road, and Signal Mountain Summit Road become backcountry trails in winter and are open to non-mechanized use only. The Teton Park Road will be machine groomed from the Taggart Lake parking area to the Signal Mountain Lodge junction for cross-country and skate skiing approximately two times per week thanks to generous support from the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. Grooming is scheduled to take place each Tuesday and Friday through March 15, 2016, though this schedule is dependent on snow and weather conditions. For grooming updates, call the road condition information line at 307.739.3682.
To obtain trail maps and closure locations, click here.
Additionally, visitors to the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway are reminded that swimming or bathing in a thermal pool or stream that has waters originating entirely from a thermal spring or pool is prohibited. "Hot-potting" is permitted in any creeks or pools not solely of thermal origin such as Polecat Creek.
Ranger-led snowshoe hikes begin Saturday, December 26. The snowshoe tours begin at the Taggart Lake Trailhead at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday each week. The two-hour guided walks offer an opportunity to learn about snow science and winter ecology. Previous experience is not necessary, and historic wooden snowshoes are available for rent for a suggested donation of $5. Reservations are required and can be made at 307.739.3399.
A Single Day Pass is available to winter visitors at the Moose, Moran and Granite Canyon entrance stations. This winter-season permit allows a one-day entry into Grand Teton at a cost of $10 per vehicle. The single day pass is valid only in Grand Teton and cannot be used for entry into Yellowstone. Winter visitors may also choose to purchase one of the following other options for entry:
• $30 Seven-day pass valid for single vehicle entry into Grand Teton only
• $60 Grand Teton Annual Pass valid for one year entry into Grand Teton only
• $80 Interagency Annual Pass valid for one year entry to all federal land management fee areas All park visitor centers are closed for the winter season until the Craig Thomas Discovery &Visitor Center reopens on March 4, 2016. In the absence of a winter visitor center, park staff will be available to answer questions and provide park information by phone at 307.739.3399, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Another alternative for winter visitor information about the park, parkway, and greater Jackson Hole area is the Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center in Jackson, Wyoming.
Backcountry users and mountaineers planning to stay overnight in the park must get a camping permit before their trip. Winter camping permits can be obtained in person at the front desk of the park headquarters building in Moose Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During weekends and holidays, persons wishing to get a permit must call 307.739.3301. The general permit information line, 307.739.3309, will be staffed Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For complete information about winter activities in the park and parkway, please click here.
Jeff
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