📷 Photo by ELTON MENEFEE on UnsplashGrand Teton loop: Mormon Row, Signal Mountain and Jenny Lake
A loop through Grand Teton National Park from Jackson, with homestead barns, classic Snake River views, a summit road and the park’s best-known lake.
- Distance
- approx. 98 km (61 mi)
- Driving
- 1 h 05 min
- Suggested days
- 2
- Stops
- 8
- States
- WY
- Best time to go
- June and August–September
- Tolls and vignettes
- None expected
- Updated
- July 6, 2026
At a glance: 2-day road trip of about 98 km (61 mi) with 8 stops, from Jackson to Teton Village. About 1 h 05 min of driving in total. Best time to go: June and August–September. No toll roads expected for a car.
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Route description
Drive north from Jackson on US-191 past the National Elk Refuge and into Grand Teton National Park. There is no entrance station on this stretch of US-191; you pay the park fee at the Moran entrance further north. Turn onto Antelope Flats Road for Mormon Row, where homestead barns stand against the mountains. Sunrise is the best time for photos, and bison often graze nearby.
Back on US-191, take the short gravel road down to Schwabacher Landing for views of the Tetons reflected in beaver ponds. Then continue north to the Snake River Overlook, where Ansel Adams took his famous photograph. At Moran Junction, turn west and continue to Jackson Lake Junction, where Oxbow Bend is a favorite place for wildlife.
South of Jackson Lake Junction, Signal Mountain Road climbs 8 km to viewpoints over the valley. The road is narrow and trailers and RVs are not allowed. Continue south on the Teton Park Road to Jenny Lake, where a shuttle boat crosses to the trail for Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Parking fills by mid-morning, so arrive early. Gros Ventre, Signal Mountain and Colter Bay campgrounds take reservations.
At Moose, stop at the visitor center, the Chapel of the Transfiguration and Menor’s Ferry. From there, the narrow Moose-Wilson Road leads through forest to Teton Village, but vehicles over 23 ft and trailers are not allowed. With a big rig, return to Jackson on US-191 and take WY-22 and WY-390 to Teton Village. The aerial tram there goes up to 3,185 m.
Which stops are on Grand Teton loop?
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Jackson
WY - 226 km
Mormon Row Historic District
HistoryMoose, WYA line of homestead barns and houses set against the Teton Range, including the much-photographed Moulton Barn. Reached on Antelope Flats Road off US-191; arrive before sunrise for the best light and fewer tripods.
- 37 km
Schwabacher Landing
ViewsMoose, WYBeaver ponds along a side channel of the Snake River that reflect the Tetons on calm mornings. A 1.6 km gravel road drops from US-191 to a small lot; trailers are best left at the top.
- 45 km
Snake River Overlook
ViewsMoose, WYThe viewpoint where Ansel Adams took his 1942 photograph of the Tetons above a bend of the Snake River. It is a roadside pullout on US-191; trees have grown since, but the view is still wide.
- 515 km
Signal Mountain Summit
ViewsMoran, WYA narrow paved road climbs 8 km to viewpoints over Jackson Lake and the valley. Trailers and RVs are not allowed on the summit road.
- 618 km
Jenny Lake
NatureMoose, WYA glacial lake at the foot of the Tetons, with a shuttle boat to the trail for Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Busy; arrive early.
- 712 km
Chapel of the Transfiguration
HistoryMoose, WYA small 1925 log chapel whose altar window frames the Grand Teton, just north of Moose Junction. It is still used for Episcopal services in summer, and visitors can look inside at other times.
- 814 km
Teton Village
WY
How do you drive Grand Teton loop in 2 days?
2 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Jackson → Signal Mountain Summit · 33 mi · 0 h 36 minOn the way: Mormon Row Historic District, Schwabacher Landing, Snake River Overlook.Overnight nearby, for example: Signal Mountain Campground (2 mi); Colter Bay Campground (6 mi).
- Day 2: Signal Mountain Summit → Teton Village · 28 mi · 0 h 30 minOn the way: Jenny Lake, Chapel of the Transfiguration.Overnight nearby, for example: The Virginian RV Park (8 mi); Gros Ventre Campground (8 mi).
When is the best time for Grand Teton loop?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in November–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
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FAQs
How long is Grand Teton loop: Mormon Row, Signal Mountain and Jenny Lake?
2-day road trip of about 98 km (61 mi) with 8 stops, from Jackson to Teton Village. About 1 h 05 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Grand Teton loop: Mormon Row, Signal Mountain and Jenny Lake?
We suggest 2 days: about 1 h 05 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Grand Teton loop: Mormon Row, Signal Mountain and Jenny Lake start and end?
It starts in Jackson and ends in Teton Village.
Which states does Grand Teton loop: Mormon Row, Signal Mountain and Jenny Lake pass through?
Wyoming.
Where can you camp along Grand Teton loop: Mormon Row, Signal Mountain and Jenny Lake?
OpenStreetMap lists 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 19 mi of the stops on this route. For example: Headwaters Campground, Signal Mountain Campground and Colter Bay Campground.
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