Hermitage Point Trail
The Hermitage Point Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] The trailhead is at the Colter Bay Village parking area and provides a loop totalling 9.7 miles (15.6 km) to Hermitage Point and back along the shores of Jackson Lake.[2] The trail passes by several wetland areas as well as Heron Pond and Swan Lake.[3] There are no camping areas on the trail.
| Hermitage Point Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 9.7 mi (15.6 km) |
| Location | Jackson Hole |
| Trailheads | Colter Bay |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation | |
| Elevation change | Approximate gain of 100 ft (30 m) |
| Highest point | Along trail, 6,900 ft (2,100 m) |
| Lowest point | Colter Bay, 6,775 ft (2,065 m) |
| Hiking details | |
| Trail difficulty | Easy-Moderate |
| Season | Late Spring to Fall |
| Sights | Teton Range Jackson Lake |
| Hazards | Severe weather |
References
- "Hermitage Point Trailhead" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
- "Day Hikes" (pdf). National Park Service. February 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- Colter Bay, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- "Hermitage Point Trail". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
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