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Surprise/Ampitheater Lakes Trail

Length: 1.92 mi

Est. time: 1h 18m

Gain: 1,287 ft

Loss: 7 ft

Max elev: 9,699 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 1Earthhike

Elevation profile

+1,287 ft gain · −7 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Jenny Lake Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

What to know

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

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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.

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