Schwabacher Landing: One of my favorite spots in Grand Teton National Park
Visited July 2014; reviewed December 5, 2014 See this review on TripAdvisor.
My wife and I have now made two visits to Grand Teton National Park, the first time in September 2011 and most recently in July 2014. During both trips we made two or three stops at Schwabacher Landing to take in the views. Each time we are rewarded with spectacular vistas of the Teton Range along with mirror-like reflections of the mountains in the water along the trail. I think this is my favorite photo op location in the park (there are many so it is hard to pick). Plus there are usually critter sightings here as well. We have not been lucky enough to see any of the big critters while at Schwabacher Landing, but there are many smaller animals and usually songbirds and ducks.
When we visited in 2011, the access road down to the parking area was very rough, particularly the section from the intersection with route 89 and down the hill. Ruts and washboard made this a tough drive. When we visited in 2014 we were tickled to discover that this section of the access road had recently been paved so we had a smooth ride to the bottom of the hill. Once down on the flat section the road is again dirt and gravel, but it is level and graded so easy to traverse.
There are usually always a few folks taking photos or even painting at Schwabacher Landing, but there is room for everyone. Sunrise is a great time for lighting at Schwabacher Landing.
My wife and I have now made two visits to Grand Teton National Park, the first time in September 2011 and most recently in July 2014. During both trips we made two or three stops at Schwabacher Landing to take in the views. Each time we are rewarded with spectacular vistas of the Teton Range along with mirror-like reflections of the mountains in the water along the trail. I think this is my favorite photo op location in the park (there are many so it is hard to pick). Plus there are usually critter sightings here as well. We have not been lucky enough to see any of the big critters while at Schwabacher Landing, but there are many smaller animals and usually songbirds and ducks.
When we visited in 2011, the access road down to the parking area was very rough, particularly the section from the intersection with route 89 and down the hill. Ruts and washboard made this a tough drive. When we visited in 2014 we were tickled to discover that this section of the access road had recently been paved so we had a smooth ride to the bottom of the hill. Once down on the flat section the road is again dirt and gravel, but it is level and graded so easy to traverse.
There are usually always a few folks taking photos or even painting at Schwabacher Landing, but there is room for everyone. Sunrise is a great time for lighting at Schwabacher Landing.