We headed back into the Grand Teton today, on the quest for
moose. We went in the back gate, since that entrance road has the highest probability
of moose sightings. I asked the ranger
at the booth if there were any moose sightings, and he told me there was a “moose
jam” six miles down the road earlier in the morning. Sadly we did not get to see the moose jam, or
any moose for that matter. We continued up to Hermitage Point on Jackson Lake. On the way up to Jackson Lake we stopped at a
few overlooks and turnouts, were we were lucky and saw mule deer and prong
horns. The prong horns were too quick
for us to get a picture. Once up we made
up to the Hermitage Point Trail head we did two small 1 mile loops near the
edge of the lake. We did not see any
wildlife on the hikes. Afterwards we ate
at the restaurant at Colter Bay.
After lunch we headed back down the mountain and on the way
we up Signal Mountain Summit Road. It
was a long and winding drive up a very narrow road. Once we made it to the top,
it was a gorgeous view across the valley. We also had excellent cell service at
the top since there was a cell tower located right there. We then continued on down and stopped at the
Bradley and Taggart Lakes trail head. There we did the 4 mile loop that takes
you up to Taggart Lake. The trail was a
moderate hike which was rocky and with a few steep climbs. After that hike we headed back into town, on
the way back we saw a beaver but no moose.
Thursday is our last day in Jackson. We will attempt to see
a moose one last time and will be going horseback riding.
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