Best hikes/trails/walks for family ages 4-65 in Tetons/Yellowstone near Jackson Hole

Not sure if you're up to speed on to whats going on over there but there experiencing some serious flooding right now.

You may have to wait to see what kind of damage there is before deciding.

Jenny Lake! the younger ones can hike the whole way and the elders can take the ferry across.

Jenny Lake is the answer. Get there very early

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I’m sure some areas of Northern YS may still be closed when we go. Luckily, we are near the south. But I’m not sure we will do YS anyway. Lots of people seemed to have told us to just do the Tetons multiple days instead of going to YS

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Lots of people seemed to have told us to just do the Tetons multiple days instead of going to YS

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Yellowstone is a world wonder. If you’ve never been, don’t skip it. Tetons and Yellowstone are very different parks.

The highlight of Tetons is just that. The small range of mountains. It relatively small compared to Yellowstone. It is a hikers paradise. And also shines in the winter for skiing where as Yellowstone is closed.

Yellowstone is huge and a little bit of everything. The main thing to realize is the majority of Yellowstone is accessible by car or a short walk. That brings in a ton of tourist because of the accessibility. Not to say there isn’t hiking available, but the shear size of it requires a car.

This assumes Yellowstone is open. But don’t skip Yellowstone despite what anyone tells you. It’s like visiting another planet.

My daughter and grandson are stranded near Yellowstone Lake. The bridge is out and last I heard from her they are waiting their turn to be evacuated by helicopter.

I guess normal isn’t the right word, because areas in the northern end have taken serious damage. But I fully expect it to be open and running again relatively soon for the southern loop, much less by end of July

Unless all hell just breaks loose which I’m praying doesn’t happen

I have just seen videos of literal stop and go traffic in Yellowstone and that sounds like a nightmare to me

July is its busiest time as well. And if parts of the northern loop is still damaged it’s just going to drive more people to the south end I would think

Is there ways to not have traffic in Yellowstone? Any routes somewhat less popular?

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I have just seen videos of literal stop and go traffic in Yellowstone and that sounds like a nightmare to me

July is its busiest time as well. And if parts of the northern loop is still damaged it’s just going to drive more people to the south end I would think

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Exactly. This Yellowstone catastrophe also means many more people will be diverting their plans to an already bustling Tetons instead of Yellowstone now.

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Is there ways to not have traffic in Yellowstone? Any routes somewhat less popular?

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I will say that getting on a trail, and getting into the back country even just a little bit is the best way to get away from the masses, but its hard to avoid traffic unless you are loaded up and leaving at 4 am, or staying in the park until after dark.