Snake River | Teton National Park

Floating Snake River - Teton National Park Floating Snake River

Teton National Park

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RATING: Class II-
CFS RANGE: 500 - 4,000
CURRENT CFS: Getting current CFS.... Full Details

Mon

A chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

43 | 27

Tue

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

47 | 17

Wed

A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

50 | 24

Thu

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

54 | 24

Fri

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

57 | 27

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SEASON: Summer and Fall

Mon

A chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

43 | 27

Tue

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

47 | 17

Wed

A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

50 | 24

Thu

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

54 | 24

Fri

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

57 | 27

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View of the Grand Teton - Snake River - Grand Teton National Park

View of the Grand Teton - Snake River - Grand Teton National Park

I think there are two ways to best experience Grand Teton National Park. The first is to climb one of the peaks. A few have non-technical routes, and many have some of the nations classic technical routes. All the peaks, however, require excellent physical condition and a high level of skill and experience.

The other way to best see the park, in my opinion, is to float a section of the Snake. This gets you away from the crowds and tourist areas, and offers incredible scenery and a very high likelihood of seeing wildlife.

This section of river offers a good introduction to the area. Though heavily signed as being an intermediate and difficult run, this is perhaps oversold in mid-to-late summer and fall when flows are lower and the river more lazy and forgiving.

This is a float I would not recommend to beginners over about 4000 cfs. Below 4000 cfs, competent beginners with a eye for navigation will have no difficulties. The challenge is finding and staying in the main channel to avoid the many dead end side braids. Even this is not particularly difficult below 4000 cfs when it is easy to turn a boat. Above 4000 cfs, the river becomes more pushy and difficult to make quick maneuvers.

A side note, this section is generally floated by drift boats and inflatables. It is suitable for kayaks, though not very exciting. Canoeists with advanced skills would also be well suited below 4000 cfs. There are a few small riffles, the largest occurring within a few hundred feet of the takeout.

Typical Scenary - Snake River - Grand Teton National Park

Typical Scenary - Snake River - Grand Teton National Park

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