CASCADE CANYON IS GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AREA: ICEFLOE LAKE VIA CASCADE CANYON

If you are looking for a hike that captures all of what Grand Teton National Park has to offer then look no further than the hike from Jenny Lake through Cascade Canyon to Icefloe Lake. Icefloe Lake has the distinguished honor of being the highest alpine lake in the park. This extremely long hike begins in Jackson Hole at the Jenny Lake Visitor Center and meanders through Cascade Canyon and continues all the way to the Idaho side of the Teton Range. Icefloe Lake sits on the west side of the Teton Range below the Middle Teton. This route take you through all of Cascade Canyon and then branches off to the South Fork. Eventually, hoping onto some of the Teton Crest Trail as well. Nonstop incredible views accompanies anyone attempting this all day adventure. Make sure to start as early as possible and bring headlamps as the hike out could be in the dark. Wildlife are almost a guarantee on this Grand Teton National Park classic hike. The hike to Icefloe lake should be categorized as tops in Grand Teton National Park. There are plenty of back country campgrounds to stay at in the South Fork of Cascade Canyon if you want to make it a backpacking trip.
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[@TheMountainMatt]

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[@joshuawhite4471]

Wow! Love this! Me and a friend did the Cascade Canyon trail hike up to Lake Solitude last July, and we hiked out in the dark with head lamps. We also didn't start until a little after 1 in the afternoon. Didn't think it was too difficult, just long, but I hike a lot, so it was no biggie for me. Incredible scenery and it's one of my favorite trails too! Will definitely have to do this one next time I'm back in the Tetons and get started super early lol!

[@TheMountainMatt]

Thanks Josh! Glad you found the channel! Needless to say we slept in the next morning 🤣. I said “hey bear” for at least an hour straight in the dark once we got back to the Jenny Lake area.

[@NomadicNeil1]

Awesome video. I’m heading to Grand Teton at the end of Aug and just added this to the trip. Thank you for the destination 👍.

[@TheMountainMatt]

Absolutely! It's a very long tough day but hands down some of the most beautiful stuff ever! You'll freak out when you see it! Start early👍🏼

[@Decker23265]

Gonna attempt this on Wednesday. Hopefully I won’t be hiking in the dark

[@TheMountainMatt]

Dude! So pumped for you! You should be good, you got the longest part of the year👍🏼 we did that in mid September a few years ago.

[@thetravellingwelshman]

Wow, that really is suich an incredible and awe-inspiring landscapes! I love the open reaches of mountains, and particularly those cliff-edge trails, those were just awesome! Wondeful video and even better adventure my friend, new supporter here!

[@mnbeernerd4130]

26 miles?!?! You sir are an animal and your wife is a saint lol!! Killer video, but makes me miss the Tetons even more!!

[@TheMountainMatt]

One foot after the other… needless to say we walked out in the dark, saw two grizzlies at dusk. After that all I remember is saying “yeah bear” for 2 hours straight🤣. Emily didn’t or couldn’t talk for longer than that 🤣😂. I had to buy her jewelry in Jackson. Probably the most expensive place to do that, it was worth it 😉

[@tahirrazzaq9494]

I found your channel somehow, idk how but you are so underrated! You remind me a lot of the Mediocre Amateurs, both underrated quality channels! Also you are a beast for doing this the day after another hike! Seesh! I have never been in that good shape. Even at my fittest, I day hiked Kings Peak in Utah in a day and it absolutely destroyed me.

[@TheMountainMatt]

I’m glad you stumbled across the channel Tahir! I appreciate you watching 😁. I probably have a slight obsession 🤣. That Kings route looks giant! I’ve had that on my short list for awhile now. Sometimes those big days are the most rewarding 👍🏼. Cheers!

[@jimkennedy4596]

Epic Hike, I’m inspired to tackle that hike this year! Thanks for sharing the adventure and big props to your wife for doing that hike with you. I also would be buying my wife something really nice in Jackson. 😂

[@TheMountainMatt]

Thanks Jim! To bad everything is twice as expensive there 😉 You'll love that route! It's off the charts!

[@robinfondurulia127]

Well Matt, it looks like not only did I miss my chance to say hello today at Liv's party, I've missed a few of your videos! Time to watch!

[@TheMountainMatt]

I saw Frank for a second and was hoping to catch up a little, next time😁👍🏻. Enjoy!

[@janesikkink2155]

That was a long hike! We went up Cascade Canyon in early September last year. Only saw two bears, no moose. Great video capturing the beauty of the Tetons!!

[@TheMountainMatt]

Thanks Jane! I was lucky enough to spend a couple weeks there last fall… stay tuned 👍🏼😁

[@amyjones-lonestarhoosier2029]

New to your channel ! Love your hikes! Thinking of doing this on this summer! Do y’all ever backpack in and stay a few nights?

[@TheMountainMatt]

Thanks Amy! I’m glad you’re watching 😁. That took Emily and me 14+ hours so I suggest backpacking it if you can. Any trail out there in the Tetons are incredible! Right now we enjoy big long day hikes that will push us to our limits. Once we get older we’ll definitely be backpacking and switching things up a bit 👍🏼. Cheers!

[@Arceus_on_60]

Hi Matt this is dans kid I’m cullen I just subscribe and I am going to start watching your videos

[@TheMountainMatt]

Hi Cullen! I'm glad you subscribed! Maybe you'll be hiking and climbing big mountains someday👍🏻!

[@katharineclaydon9920]

Hello amazing hikes I watches alot of your footage. I wanted to know what recording device you use as your videos are amazing quality.

[@TheMountainMatt]

Around a couple years ago I switched from all GoPros to a GH5 with a couple amazing lenses. Emily or the kids will use the GoPros when needed. We have 4 more Teton videos coming out over the next few months. Those videos should help you with your trip in September 😁👍🏼. Let me know how it goes, I’d love to know what hikes you decided on!

[@RobbAnderson-yi5ub]

Hey! I'm a MN transplant but currently living in MT. My fiance and I are planning a trip in early June to Tetons, and I was wondering when this trip of yours was? We are getting snow reports everywhere from too much to summit to everything will be fine. Can you shed any light on this?

[@TheMountainMatt]

That was mid September. You will definitely have snow up high in early June. How much snow depends on how much they got over winter and this winter they've gotten a lot of snow so far. Summiting the peaks will be very difficult/dangerous in snow but doable if you have the right equipment. If you're not experienced I wouldn't try it. The canyons will be exploding with waterfalls and the wildlife will be everywhere! Spring would be sick in the Tetons! They might be skiing off of the Middle Teton still in June. There will be snowfields for sure in the higher elevations. Hopefully this helped, let me know if you have any other questions. 👍🏻

[@mitchasics]

Hi Matt, I came across your channel a few weeks ago. Is this video current (as in June 22?) I ask as I'm in Boise and the Sawtooths (which I know you've done) have too much snow still at upper elevations. Curious as to what jackson WY is looking like. Thanks

[@TheMountainMatt]

That video was way back in September. I have seen multiple photos of Jackson Hole and the Tetons and they are experiencing cooler than normal temps and snow this spring as well. I’ve been watching your area very closely as we’ll been in Sun Valley in a few weeks😁👍🏼. Bringing our spikes and ice axes for a few hikes for sure!

[@MilagrosHF]

First time doing this hike! Is there any special clothes to distract bears?? How is the weather during july??? Thanks for your videos!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏼

[@TheMountainMatt]

The weather in July will be awesome! You'll probably have amazing waterfalls because of the cool spring and late snow storms out west, lucky! As far as the bears go, make sure you hike with someone slower than you 😉. We bring bear spray when we're in the Tetons. You should be able to buy or rent it in Jackson or possibly the GTNP visitor center. It's a monster hike but incredible the entire way. If I could do it over, I'd backpack it so we could really enjoy it. Challenges are always fun though! Let me know if any other questions pop up😁👍🏻.

[@MilagrosHF]

@@TheMountainMatt thank u a lot! For the quick response! Im going w a friend planning to do Yellowstone and stopping two days in Teton! Which i saw there are so many hikes😆 since it will be only two days! Which hikes would you recommend!? I mean for the first time 🤣

[@TheMountainMatt]

For sure Cascade Canyon and Delta Lake. You could take Cascade Canyon all the way to Lake Solitude, that's around 16 total miles and 3,000 of elevation. That hike is totally doable in one day. Delta Lake will be crazy busy but it's a bucket list hike. Get up nice and early for that one and beat most of the crowds. If you don't want to deal with crowds try Lake of the Crags. It's a beast but thats what keeps the people away. All of those hike are on Alltrails app. All three of those hikes capture the essence of the Tetons and you can't go wrong with any of them. I'd love to know how it goes👍🏻

[@MilagrosHF]

@@TheMountainMatt will do!! My friend is the one planning it! And he discover ur channel!! I get in here to find more info! And deff! Loving all ur family videos!! So im already Watching all your videos! 🤣 thanks again! And if we have a few questions more! Deff will come back for some help 😅😅 thanks again!!!! 🤗

[@shaunvanderloo7114]

What type of jewelry did you gift Emily?

[@TheMountainMatt]

🤣 I totally forgot about that! She picked out some kind of stacking ring she liked. These trips get expensive quick😂

[@tammyp2214]

Did you say 24 miles?!?!?

[@TheMountainMatt]

yes Ma'am... and it almost killed us 🤣😂

[@tammyp2214]

@@TheMountainMatt Terrific job!!!!! That's one I'll have to pass on!

[@TheMountainMatt]

@@tammyp2214 There is a hike (Table Mountain) on the Idaho side of the Tetons that gets you into the west side of the park to check it out a tad. I think that hike is around 10 total miles and 4,000 feet of elevation.

[@tammyp2214]

@@TheMountainMatt That I could do! Part of me wants to redo the Lake Solitude hike and challenge myself again. I will be better prepared! Thought I was going to die! Love seeing your adventures! So much to enjoy! That's living!

[@TheMountainMatt]

@@tammyp2214 the next video I have coming out might make you want to do Lake Solitude even more 😉. If you can do Lake Solitude, you can do a lot of the Tetons 👍🏼