Grand Teton National Park is back in action after a long, snowy winter. But not for everyone! During the month of April, the most scenic part of Teton Park Road is cleared of snow but still closed to vehicles. According to the National Park Service (NPS), the glorious 14-mile stretch between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge is wide open for “walking, running, biking and skating.” It’s a rare window for those on two wheels (or their own two feet) to soak in the views car-free.
That’s not to say that Grand Teton is sleepy in April. The NPS notes, “On nice days in April, the Teton Park Road can be busy.” It recommends cyclists use the loading and unloading zone at Cottonwood (at the southern end of the road near Taggart Lake Trailhead) to avoid riding through vehicle traffic. From there, you’ll join locals enjoying the first signs of spring. Come May 1, the cars return, and this unique window closes for another year. The full ride should take proficient cyclists around an hour, but with so much to see, you might want to make a whole day of it.
What to see on Teton Park Road
