Along The Trail At The Head Of Cascade Canyon

The photo below was originally published by the U.S. Department of the Interior in a pamphlet called, Grand Teton [Wyoming] National Park. Published in 1937, the photograph appears with the title, Along The Trail At The Head Of Cascade Canyon.

After some discussion on social media, and a closer analysis of the photo, I now believe this photo was taken from South Teton. It appears it may have been taken by Don Grant, who appears to have been a mountain climber from that era (I originally thought that the rock outcropping in the lower left-hand corner of the photo was Inspiration Point, but this is incorrect). Regardless, this is a pretty amazing shot:

Even as far back as 85 years ago, Cascade Canyon was considered to be a popular destination in the park. The Spring 1939 issue of Grand Teton Nature Notes reports that, "By far the most popular trail in the park is the lower portion of the Cascade Canyon Trail which leaves Jenny Lake and climbs above Hidden Falls."



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Rising more than 7000 feet above Jackson Hole, the majestic mountains of Grand Teton National Park provide one of the most dramatic landscapes in the world. With more than 240 miles of trails meandering throughout this park, how will you find and choose the most scenic and rewarding hikes?

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