Mount Owen
Jackson, Wyoming
| Address: | 672 Lupine Meadows Rd, Alta, WY 83414, USA |
| GPS: |
43°44'4.9"N 110°44'29.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
National Park
Hike
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Jackson, Wyoming
- Head north on US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N/N Cache St toward E Deloney AveContinue to follow US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N(6.8 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N (5.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Teton Park Rd (1.0 mi)
- Keep right to stay on Teton Park RdParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(6.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Lupine Meadows Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Lupine Meadows RdDestination will be on the right(1.3 mi)
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