Length: 3.51 mi
Est. time: 1h 30m
Gain: 620 ft
Loss: 83 ft
Max elev: 7,857 ft
Elevation profile
+620 ft gain · −83 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Jenny Lake Ranger Station (VisitorCenter)
Forks of Cascade Canyon
⏱ <p paraeid="{6ee059f0-cd94-4018-b8a5-0774c4347994}{73}" paraid="152097663"><strong>Forks of Cascade Canyon Via Shuttle Boat </strong></p> <p paraeid="{6ee059f0-cd94-4018-b8a5-0774c4347994}{77}" paraid="1681032374">Cascade Canyon is a moderately strenuous, 9.4 mi (15.1 km) RT out and back hike with 1,480 ft (450 m) of elevation gain.<br /> <br /> If you are planning on using the shuttle boat, check their <a href="https://jennylakeboating.com/">hours and prices</a>. Tickets are purchased directly at the boat dock. </p> <p paraeid="{6ee059f0-cd94-4018-b8a5-0774c4347994}{81}" paraid="2095837085"><strong>Forks of Cascade Canyon Via South Jenny Lake Loop Trail</strong></p> <p paraeid="{6ee059f0-cd94-4018-b8a5-0774c4347994}{87}" paraid="1275700542">Cascade Canyon is a strenuous, 13.3 mi (21.4 km) RT out and back hike with 1,720 ft (520 m) of elevation gain.</p>
🗓 summer, fall
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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.