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Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
A grizzly sow walks along the face of the Signal Mountain Trailhead in Grand Teton National Park. This photograph was taken from inside of a car.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
A grizzly sow walks along the face of the Signal Mountain Trailhead in Grand Teton National Park. This photograph was taken from inside of a car.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
The first cub....
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
...and its sibling.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
A family of grizzly bears cross the road and into to a small swampy area. Wildlife in the park tends to stop traffic, so be sure to drive carefully.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
A grizzly sow and her cub in Teton National Park.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
A grizzly sow in Teton National Park.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
The parking lot closest to the trailhead
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
There are small signs marking all critical junctions.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
The road up to the top of Signal Mountain.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
There are many ponds along the way with lily pads.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
The split that takes you up the ridge or to the ponds; both end at the same spot.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Heading up the ridge to start.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Views of the Tetons begin to pop above the trees.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
A small open valley just before another heavy forest.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Tall pine trees along the way, just before the switchback leading to the final push.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Jackson Point Overlook.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Incredible views of the Tetons from the Signal Mountain Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
A panoramic view of the Tetons from the Signal Mountain Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
Southeast views towards Mount Leidy (10,326 ft) with Lower Slide Lake in the foreground.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
One of several lakes that the route passes.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/10/2017
The sun setting on the hike back on the "ponds" side of the loop.