Spalding Bay Road

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This moderate out-and-back trail is located within the park boundaries of Grand Teton National Park and is only accessible by vehicle from May through October. It takes you down to Spalding Bay, part of Jackson Lake. A boat launch, picnic table, and two backcountry campsites are only available by obtaining a backcountry permit through Recreation.gov or one of Grand Teton's three permit offices in the visitor centers. The trail itself does NOT require a permit to enjoy for the day and is only accessible May through October.

The most challenging part of this trail is one narrow, steep switch back. If you are driving a larger vehicle, be aware you may acquire "pin striping" due to overgrowth in a couple of sections.