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Signal Mountain Summit Road

Grand Teton National Park, WY
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: A 5-mile scenic mountain drive.
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Monterey, TN
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The drive to the top can be a shallenge if you have a larger vehicle. The views from the top are incredible. The valley, river and mountains are all visible. There was a light mist the day we did this so the photos were not as crisp as we would have liked. It was also very crowded so we had... More

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36 reviews 36 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

A short drive to a well known viewpoint, better views from hiking the Tetons but a good choice if you are only driving through More

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Jackson Hole, WY
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012
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An easy drive up to see the fabulous views of the Tetons and surrounding landscape. In the spring (June) many times there are blue grouse nesting in this area. Best views from the trail off the first parking area. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Very nice drive and beauitful views at the top. Love it every year when we go. A Must See. More

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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227 reviews 227 reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012
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The Signal Mountain Summit Road is a great little detour and well-worth the time if you have an hour to spare. Be sure to stop at the lower look-out facing the Tetons as well as at the top, where you get great views of the Jackson Hole. Wild flowers were abundant in July, but not that many people were around,... More

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011
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We had our doubts half way up that we would ever get there.....but it was well worth the drive. A short walk to the view point makes for some great pictyres. More

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Long Island, New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

Excellent vantage to view geological features and sunset! More

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New Jersey, USA
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011
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If you are on a tight schedule this is a road you could miss. It isn't hard to drive the 20-25 minute climb in a regular car - a few twists and one hairpin turn at the end - but the view just isn't that rewarding. The view is east which looks out over the plain of the Snake River,... More

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Texas
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011

Go near sunset and watch the setting sun light up the Tetons. See bear, elk, moose, and lots of other wildlife. Stop at the Signal Mountain restaurant on the way home for the best nachos in the Tetons! More

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Rochester, Minnesota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011

A somewhat harrowing ride up due to narrow road, rewarded with awesome views of plains and mountains. More

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