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While visiting the backcountry is a great way to experience Grand Teton National Park, a trip into the backcountry requires advance planning. Download the backcountry trip planner for more details: https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/upload/grte_backcountry.pdf
All backcountry camping requires a permit. Backcountry camping permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis no more than one day before the start of your trip. Visit the backcountry reservations page to learn more about the reservation process and submit a reservation.
Trapper Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Trapper Lake is only 0.10 mi (0.16 km) north of Bearpaw Lake and at the eastern base of Mount Moran. The lake can be accessed on foot by the Leigh Lake Trail which is an easy 4.6-mile (7.4 km) hike on level terrain.
Do the Leigh Lake trail hike and just turn around at the north end of Leigh Lake. There is nothing worth seeing going beyond that point up to Trapper Lake.
Yes, this is a sweet lake. Elk can be heard bugling nearby as well (in September). There must be some decent fish 🐟in the lake - one made a big splash while i was sitting there. Not many people either 👍. NOT a difficult hike - mostly flat.
Not sure why the other reviewer gave this one star. This a beautiful lake full of fish, geese and loons. A gorgeous mountain backdrop, and a single overnight campsite with a fire ring. Great spots to overlook the lake, and we even saw a fox chasing mice through the fields in the morning
