While we were visiting Grand Teton National Park, we had our choice of hikes, ranging from 1mile to 24 miles, easy and flat, moderate with a a few hundred feet of climbing, or strenuous with a couple thousand feet climbing. One we chose didn't enter Grand Teton, but ran between US 89 and the Snake River between Yellowstone and Grand Teton. The easy path ran from the rv park across US 89 east for 1/2 mile through an area of lodgepole pines that burned in 2015. When the path reached the river it connected with the 4 mile Flagg Canyon trail. The trail is listed as easy with 150' total climbing.
We turned north, walking along enjoying the nice weather and seeing glimpses of the river.
Soon the path ran along the canyon top with nice views of the river running south through the canyon.
Fortunately some of the trees were spared from the fire. We ambled along enjoying the trees, then descended and turned back to the road. From there it was only a few feet to the south gate of Yellowstone National Park. We turned around and retraced our steps
walking south and following the flow of the river. We stopped the juncture of the two paths for a break and a snack. We noticed a small cascade across the canyon
and a view of the river running out of the canyon.
We continued south. The river meandered further east while the path led through pine forest dotted with several small meadows.
The path ended at the US 89 bridge. We walked under the bridge
then walked the road for 1/4 mile back to the rv park.
The walk was a very nice stroll through changing scenery. We enjoyed the woods, canyon, river, and meadows, all decorated with many kinds of wild flowers.
We chose this hike for two reason: the length of the hike and the weather. We had time to walk in the morning and do laundry in the afternoon when thunderstorms were predicted. While our clothes were drying a violent thunderstorm was soaking everything outside and covering the parking lot with pebble sized hail.
Louise and Duane
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