Heron Pond Swan Lake Trail

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]

Heron Pond Swan Lake Trail
Swan Lake
Length5.5 mi (8.9 km)
LocationJackson Hole
TrailheadsColter Bay Village
Jackson Lake Lodge
UseHiking
Elevation
Elevation changeApproximate gain of 300 ft (91 m)
Highest pointJackson Lake Lodge, 7,000 ft (2,100 m)
Lowest pointColter Bay Village, 6,796 ft (2,071 m)
Hiking details
Trail difficultyEasy
SeasonLate Spring to Fall
SightsTeton Range
HazardsSevere weather

See also

List of hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park

References

  1. "Hermitage Point Trailhead" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  2. "Day Hikes" (pdf). National Park Service. February 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  3. Colter Bay, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  4. "Heron Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-05-25.


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