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Amphitheater Lake

Grand Teton National Park, WY
Amphithetater Lake, with Disappointment Peak and Grand Teton in the background
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Camping at Surprise Lake
Looking down at Amphitheater and Surprise Lakes
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Ranked #8 of 23 attractions in Grand Teton National Park
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Scenic lake popular with hikers.
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Philadelphia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“Camping at Surprise Lake”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Spent the night at Surprise lake August of 2011. Hike was tough with a 60 pond pack and being sick the night before, but was worth it. Hiked above Amphitheater, and around the next day, Lots to see. % hours up with a pack, 1.5 on the way down. More

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Jackson, Wyoming
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“Worth the hike!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

If you have it in you, test yourself and see this beautiful lake! More

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Cape Cod, MA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Astounding!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011

We were blown away by this spot. We'd been fortunate to have a lovely, sunny day (even in late September) to hike to Surprise and Ampitheater Lakes, and this was our last hike after 2 weeks in Teton and Yellowstone. What a wonderful farewell! The trail was challenging, but the multitudes of switchbacks made it very do-able. We were fact-to-face... More

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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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“Best 1/2 day Hike in the Tetons”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2011
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If you're in shape, this is by FAR the best 1/2 day hike in the Tetons. You're going to gain elevation for almost 4 miles, so get ready. It's awesome. You get right in the mountains to some beautiful lakes. This is not for someone who doesn't hike much or isn't in shape. Leave early in the morning as you'll... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“An incredible hike to two amazing subalpine lakes, with great views of Grand Teton, Mt Owen, and Dissapointment Peak.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2010
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The hike to Amphitheater Peak from Lupine Meadows is an amazing way to spend a day in the park. It begins in an area full of huge glacial erratics, and you have really nice views of Grand Teton and Mt. Owen from the lower parts. This trail has tons of shade, but it also opens up in a lot of... More

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