Length: 1.92 mi
Est. time: 1h 18m
Gain: 1,287 ft
Loss: 7 ft
Max elev: 9,699 ft
Elevation profile
+1,287 ft gain · −7 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Jenny Lake Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes
⏱ Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes is a strenuous, 9.8 mi (15.8 km) RT out and back hike with 3,070 ft (940 m) of elevation gain.
🗓 summer, fall
Connects to:
Garnet Canyon TrailPlan 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.