HIKING
Delta Lake Grand Teton National Park Wyoming
By An Trieu | December 28, 2021
Delta Lake via Lupine Meadows Access
Length: 7.2 mi - rated as difficult Elevation gain: 2,247 ft Type: Out & Back Best hiked May - October
What to Bring
- National Park Pass (parking) - Sturdy Hiking Boots - Trekking Poles - Warm Layers - Sun Protection - Food and Water - Bear Spray
The Delta Lake via Lupine Meadows Access trail is an unofficial, unmaintained trail. Highly recommend using Alltrails app for navigation. Follow the rock cairns at boulder fields.
Navigation
PROS
Beautiful, green-blue pristine lake with plenty of spots to seat. Swimmable. Challenging but fun hike.
Plan for an entire day on trail or at least a 5 hour hike. Bring plenty of food and water.
Plan Ahead
PLAN AHEAD
Eat a light meal the day before. It's a hard incline, so plan your bathroom trips accordingly.
CONS
Steep and easy to get lost since trail is not marked. Extremely popular, so hike early (8 am) or be prepared to share the paths.
Wildlife Safety
Be respectful of wildlife. Do not feed and keep safe distance. Always bring bear spray when hiking in Grand Teton.