Grand Teton Sunset Wildlife Tour from Jackson Hole
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short, gentle walks and standing during photo stops
Overview
Spend a golden evening in Grand Teton National Park watching elk, moose and raptors gather in the valley below jagged peaks. This guided sunset tour from Jackson Hole combines expert spotting, short walks, park history and a picnic dinner during a 4–5 hour wildlife run.
Grand Teton Sunset Wildlife Tour from Jackson Hole
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The sun eases behind the jagged teeth of the Teton Range and the valley exhales—gold light pools on rivers, and cottonwoods along the Snake River rustle like an audience waiting. On the roadside, a guide lowers the engine, lifts a pair of binoculars and points. Everyone leans forward. A bull elk rakes the meadow; a lone otter slips into reflective water. This is not a postcard moment so much as an organized revelation: a five-hour sweep through Grand Teton National Park built for animal sightings and big Western geology.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Layer for rapidly shifting temperatures
Even in summer the valley can cool fast at dusk—bring a windproof outer layer and a warm mid-layer.
Bring binoculars and a zoom lens
Guides supply binoculars, but a 200–300mm equivalent zoom on your camera will capture distant wildlife and reflexive river reflections.
Keep distance from wildlife
Always follow your guide’s instructions—animals can move unpredictably and humans must stay in vehicles or on marked areas when directed.
Reserve early for sunset slots
Popular dates and summer evenings fill quickly—book in advance to secure the best timing and pickup.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Moose
- Bald eagle
History
Mormon Row and the Moulton barns are remnants of early 20th-century homesteading; the valley was long used by Shoshone people before Euro-American settlement.
Conservation
Grand Teton uses seasonal closures and visitor education to protect calving elk and bear habitats—stay on roads, pack out waste and obey guide directions to minimize impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Jackson
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Binoculars
Helps spot wildlife in riparian zones and across wide valleys.
Warm mid-layer and wind shell
Evenings turn chilly as the sun drops behind the Tetons.
fall specific
Comfortable walking shoes
Short walks on uneven ground at viewpoints make sturdy shoes useful.
Telephoto lens or compact zoom camera
A 200mm+ reach improves wildlife and reflection shots from roadside stops.