Hidden Falls Trail

View from the back patio at the Colter Bay Visitor's Center

On our way to the Hidden Falls trail.

Hidden Falls

Our first full day in Grand Teton NP included the Hidden Falls trail. It is the most popular trail in the park. It begins with a boat ride across Jenny Lake to the trailhead. The boat ride is not a must because there is a trail that goes around the small lake but when you are backpacking two kids it becomes a must! The boat ride was Carson's favorite part of the day!!! Carson actually hiked to Hidden Falls and then on up to Inspiration Point which is a lookout above Jenny Lake. We were so proud of him. The trail is labeled strenuous but we would call it moderate. Regardless, Carson hiked all but about a 1/2 mile of the trail! Those new hiking boots must be magic!

The other highlight (or lowlight) of the day was that Madison burned her little hand after we made it back to the camper and were working on dinner. We were cooking in the dutch oven and Madison saw the coals and thought that she would add a rock to her ever growing collection. Little ones are so fast! Thankfully, the result was not as bad as it could have been! She very lightly burned the back of her right hand. It looked like she had freckles across the back. The inside of her hand formed blisters overnight. She had with 5 very small blisters on her hand and fingertips.