Teton National Park: Delta Lake Hike

When dreams come true, you either don’t realize that it’s already happened, or your simply overwhelmed and speechless. Usually, I don’t really realize that it’s happened. But the Delta Lake hike is the anomaly that left me in awe and with an incredible feeling.

I first set sight on the Tetons in 2010 driving through the Wyoming area. It was love at first sight and ever since, my love with the Tetons has only grown. I have hiked in the Teton national park several times, however, I only recently found out about the Delta Lake hike. Ever since it’s been my dream to come through the park and hike to the delta lake.

This September we finally were able to cross this off my bucket list. The day was overcast in the morning but it quickly became a bit sunnier. The clouds that remained added to the beauty of the day. The trail to Delta Lake follows the path to the Amphitheater Lake.  After a few miles, the trail splits between Gannet canyon and Amphitheater Lake so take the Amphitheater lake path. Following this, look for an unmaintained trail splitting at the end of a switchback. After this, some route finding skills are required. Even though the path isn’t marked, the trail is visible and not impossible to find. At this point, the trail is only for the sure footted, fitter hikers.

Passing a waterfall earlier on in the hike

View of the Phelps Lake from the Delta/ Amphitheater Lake hike

After ducking under some fallen trees and passing two bouldering fields, the trail proceeds towards the lake through a steep section. After walking for roughly 20-30 minutes, you will arrive at the stunning view of the lake.
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The lake itself is small but at the head of the lake sits the Grand Teton Mountain itself. I can’t quite put the beauty of it in words, so here’s some pictures. Even though the day was turning chilly, we decided to spend over an hour at the lake. Every second there was incredible and totally worth it. I still feel the happiness and warmth thinking about that day at the lake and can’t wait to head back next summer in the tetons. Maybe we’ll even try skiing there!