Length: 0.69 mi
Est. time: 24m
Gain: 365 ft
Loss: 19 ft
Max elev: 7,320 ft
Elevation profile
+365 ft gain · −19 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Jenny Lake Ranger Station (VisitorCenter)
Inspiration Point
⏱ <p paraeid="{6ee059f0-cd94-4018-b8a5-0774c4347994}{73}" paraid="152097663"><strong>Inspiration Point Via Shuttle Boat </strong></p> <p paraeid="{6ee059f0-cd94-4018-b8a5-0774c4347994}{77}" paraid="1681032374">Inspiration Point is an easy, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) RT out and back hike with 550 ft (170 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>Inspiration Point Via South Jenny Lake Loop Trail</strong></p> <p paraeid="{6ee059f0-cd94-4018-b8a5-0774c4347994}{87}" paraid="1275700542">Inspiration Point is a moderate, 5.7 mi (9.2 km) RT out and back hike with 870 ft (270 m) of elevation gain.</p>
🗓 spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
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.