Near Trapper Lake Trail
Over the Outlet of Bear Paw with permission from Hobbes7714 Photo Credit: Andrew Wahr Link: https://twitter.com/WahrAndrew
Near Trapper Lake Trail
Bear Paw Lake. Grand Teton National Park. Worth the effort for the seclusion!
Near Trapper Lake Trail
Bearpaw Lake outlet
Near Trapper Lake Trail
Bearpaw Lake Trail
Near Trapper Lake Trail
Butterfly on the shore of Trapper Lake.

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Trapper Lake Trail

3.8 (5 Ratings)
An extra measure of seclusion can be found on this level, forest-lined trail.
0.9
mi
Distance
35
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.87mi
Distance
35ft
Elevation Gain
50ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
6,929ft
High Point
6,864ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Trapper Lake is a great spot for a relaxing lunch, especially at the overlook. From the Leigh Lake Trail, the Trapper Lake Trail stays low and makes its way over a footbridge, across the inlet to Bearpaw Lake, and then gains a small ridge. From the ridge, Trapper Lake Trail turns north and heads for Trapper Lake. Camping can be found further down the trail from the overlook as you approach the Trapper Lake inlet.

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Contributors
Tom Robson