The Best Trail Running Routes in Wyoming

Resting along the northeastern edge of the Grand Teton itself, Jenny Lake offers an easy lakeside run with stunning mountain views. The loop is easy to follow, never steep, and great for anyone looking for some exercise on their visit to Jackson Hole or the National Park....

Run along the shores of Leigh Lake, a glacial lake resting along the eastern slopes of Mount Moran, the 4th highest peak in the Tetons. One of the easier runs in the park, many suggest an early morning start to enjoy the sunrise as it illuminates the mountainside with a stunning array of colors....

Resting at the mouth of Death Canyon, this run offers an easy, yet beautiful trail run around one of the Teton's most coveted glacial lakes. Roughly 6.5 miles in length, this loop offers stunning views of Albright Peak and Prospectors Mountain as it ventures through stands of spruce, fir and lodgepole pine....

Just a few miles north of Moran Junction, this easy ~10k run around Two Ocean Lake offers impressive views of the Teton skyline, the high peaks of Mount Mora,n and Grand Teton clearly distinguishable from the rest....

This short out-and-back run is an alternative to the classic 6.5-mile [Phelps Lake](https://fatmap.com/routeid/397081/phelps-lake/@43.6468528,-110.8154771,22246.6060948,-19.4705694,0,2359.6436535,normal) Loop that begins at the LSR Preserve. Many sources even list it as one of the most popular hikes around the lake....

Find the trailhead about a mile south of Midway Geyser Basin, along the Madison to Old Faithful road. Crossing the Firehole River Bridge, the trail heads north on the Fountain Freight Road, snaking along the south side of Midway Geyser Basin....

According to [this article](https://rootsrated.com/jackson-hole-wy/hiking/snow-king-mountain) written by local Dina Mishev, "no trip to Jackson is complete without at least one hike up Snow King." Expansive views of Jackson Hole and the Teton Range can be found at the summit—a commanding viewpoint that many proclaim as the best in town....

Just 25 minutes from Jackson, this local favorite is a great summer trail run with epic views, sagebrush hillsides, pine forests, alpine lakes, and the option to summit Jackson Peak at nearly 10,700'....

Whether you're visiting Jackson on vacation or a year-round resident, this loop will quickly become one of your favorite trail runs around town. Its proximity to downtown, ease of access, and beautiful mountainside views will undoubtedly bring you back for more....

Located along the Wyoming/Idaho border, the Rush Hour Trail is great if you're short on time, new to trail running, or simply looking for a change in pace from the array of backcountry offerings....

The Bannock Trail to Fred's Mountain is a must-do run or hike for anyone visiting the Grand Targhee Resort in the summer. Less than 10k round trip, the summit offers stunning views of the Grand Teton and the surrounding Jebediah Smith Wilderness....

While the [Bannock Trail](https://fatmap.com/routeid/412421/Bannock_Trail_to_Fred's_Mountain) should be considered one of the top trail runs at the Grand Targhee Resort, there is an abundance of pristine singletrack across the mountain that must be explored....

Beginning at the mouth of Avalanche Canyon, this run explores two of six glacial lakes resting at the foot of the Teton Mountains. As mapped, the route first follows Taggart Lake Trail, then spurs onto Bradley Lake Trail, offering even better mountain views from a slightly higher elevation....

This run is a longer alternative to the classic [Two Ocean Lake](https://fatmap.com/routeid/422934/two-ocean-lake/@43.9095665,-110.5240200,7108.3043156,-19.7370328,0,2100.1764652,normal) loop, beginning at the same trailhead and sharing much of the same path. Both Two Ocean and Emma Matilda Lake have a surface elevation near 6,900 feet, with many of the high peaks in the Teton Range towering well above the lakes at 12,000 feet....

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort describes the Lower Faces Trail as a "quick and easy hike at lower elevation," one that is also quite popular among trail runners. With countless ways to access the loop, this is one of the best short trail runs around, especially if you're short on time....

A crowd favorite, the Wildflower Trail is a singletrack route to the top of Bridger Gondola that starts similar to the [Lower Faces](https://fatmap.com/routeid/434129/Lower_Faces_Loop/@47.6448579,-23.3126364,5639568.5062015,-90,0,0,normal) trail run. Enjoy incredible views of the valley plus an abundance of wildflowers that blanket the mountainside during the summer....

Discover the enormous Mystic Falls and the Jewel of Biscuit Basin—Saphire Pool—on this relatively short and flat hike. **Directions:** Beginning at the Biscuit Basin parking-lot, cross the bridge over Firehole River and follow the path on the other side....

This is a popular out-and-back day hike climbing 1,300 feet through meadow and forest to the Bunsen Peak summit. The peak is named after German chemist Robert Bunsen, who famously invented the Bunsen Burner, and also studied geysers in the 1840s....