Hermitage Point

Starting from the Hermitage Point trailhead, this hike skirts Colter Bay's eastern shore and heads south on Hermitage Service Road. Even though this section is on a service road, the views of Mt. Moran are stunning.At the next trail intersection turn right onto Jackson Lake Overlook Trail. This trail has one of the best viewpoints in the Park. Again, the views of Mt. Moran are constant. Once you've gotten your fill of Teton Range views, continue south, bypass !Hermitage Point Cutoff on your left, and follow the eastern shore of Heron Pond to an intersection with Hermitage Point Trail. Turn right at this intersection to start this unique journey.After departing from Heron Pond, the trail continues south, and Jackson Lake will be hidden by tree cover. Eventually, the trail enters an open sage meadow with awesome views of the Teton Range, across Hermitage Point. The views last for another mile or so, all the way to the point. After absorbing the views from the point, continue through the open meadows as your hike takes you north along the eastern shoreline of Hermitage Point. Pass the designated campsite and !Hermitage Point Cutoff trail by staying right, then turn left at the next intersection with another !Hermitage Point Cutoff. From here the trail goes over a tiny hill and terminates at a four-way intersection with Swan Lake Trail and Jackson Lake Overlook Trail. Stay right to join Swan Lake Trail.Swan Lake Trail skirts the western edge of Swan Lake and could provide awesome potential for wildlife sightings. Once you've departed Swan Lake, turn right at the next intersection with a connector trail, and the trail finishes back where you started.