Topo Map: Moose or GTNP
Directions/Parking: Drive 12 miles north from Jackson to the road junction at Moose and take a left. Then drive three more miles to the parking area on the left. A park entrance permit is required.
Trail description: There are several options for skiers here. Routes to Jenny Lake share the same start, which is quite obvious: Follow the wide, groomed track north from the parking area. For skiers who enjoy groomed trail, continue following the groomed route north, with the Teton Peaks off to your left, for roughly five miles until you see the sign for Jenny Lake. Here, take a left off the main route for a short side trip to the lake itself. This 10-mile round trip is also a great out-and-back ski for people who want to ski shorter distances. Alternatively, for people who prefer a more solitary experience, skiers can travel roughly a quarter mile from the parking area on the groomed track and, just before the bridge over Cottonwood Creek, bear left, where there will usually be a skier-packed trail off the main groomed road. Ski north on the left side of the creek drainage. After a little while, it’s possible to travel on either side of the creek, but roughly follow the creek drainage all the way to Jenny Lake. Look for a group of cabins partway along the trip, which makes a nice place for a picnic. Spectacular views of the Teton Range can be had throughout the trip.
Avalanche risk: Low