Distance: Drive up
Summit Elevation: 7720'
Prominence: 880'
Elevation Gain: 0'
Elevation Gain (in Empire State Buildings): 0
Round trip time: N/A
Recommended water: 0 oz.
Parking/Fees: Free
Difficulty: Easy
We left Yellowstone and drove to Grand Teton Nation Park. After checking in to the Signal Mountain Lodge, there wasn't much time left in the day, but enough to make the 5 mile drive up to Signal Mountain. The road is narrow, but paved and easy to drive. At the top is a parking area and a short walk to the high point. There were a few people on top taking pictures. I found a reference mark, but the benchmark was gone. Views were good, but only about 180 degrees due to trees. About a mile below the summit, there is another parking area for "Jackson Point", and a 200' trail to a great viewing spot for the Tetons. I got a fantastic shot of the Tetons at sunset. Worth the stop. The tetons are giant, sharp mountains and the Grand is impressive by any measure.
Dusky grouse(?) hanging out at the summit
Grand Teton on the left, Mount Moran center
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