Grand Teton peaks above the Jackson Hole valley

Three-day itinerary

Three days in Jackson Hole

Mormon Row and Jenny Lake define the park day; choose the Snake River or wildlife habitat for day two; spend the final morning around Town Square.

By Cal Mercer

Jackson is the lodging center for this Grand Teton, river, and town sequence.

Day one

Grand Teton

Mormon Row or Schwabacher Landing, Jenny Lake, and one open trail.

Day two

River or wildlife

Choose one Snake River section or a guided dawn wildlife route.

Day three

Jackson

Breakfast, Town Square, galleries, or the wildlife museum before departure.

Grand Teton peaks above the Jackson Hole valley
Reserve one full day for Grand Teton National Park.
Snake River habitat beneath the Teton Range
Use the second day for one river section or a guided wildlife route.
Jackson Town Square beneath the surrounding mountains
Keep the final morning in Jackson before the airport or highway.

Day 1

Mormon Row, Jenny Lake, and one trail

Start at Mormon Row or Schwabacher Landing, then choose the Jenny Lake boat and Hidden Falls or another open trail. Check current construction and closures before using familiar Taggart or Moose-Wilson plans.

Morning to afternoon

Grand Teton National Park

One viewpoint sequence and one walk

Pair Mormon Row or Schwabacher Landing with Jenny Lake, then give one open trail enough time. Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed through November 30, 2026, and other construction can alter familiar approaches.

Recommended stay

The Wort Hotel

A historic downtown Jackson hotel just off Town Square, with two restaurants and an easy walk to shops, galleries, and evening dining.

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Day 2

Snake River or wildlife habitat

Book a scenic float or whitewater section after checking its launch, or take a dawn naturalist outing through refuge and park habitat. Return to Jackson for dinner rather than adding Yellowstone.

One reserved outing

Choose one corridor

River section or guided wildlife route

A float and a dawn wildlife outing use different hours and geography. Confirm the launch or pickup point, current weather, fire restrictions, and wildlife closures before departure.

Day 3

Town Square and departure

Eat breakfast, walk Town Square and nearby galleries, or visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art before Jackson Hole Airport. Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City departures require a longer road window.

Morning

Jackson

Stay near Jackson for departure

For a short window, walk Town Square and nearby galleries. The wildlife museum is another option when its opening hours match the airport route.