Bridger-Teton National Forest — Attraction in Alpine

Beautiful and secluded with plenty of places to disappear and enjoy nature. There are numerous places to picnic, trails to hike and hidden gems to be found.

The roads vary in maneuverability, with four wheel drive being a requirement for some, but most are passable with a 2wd truck if the roads are dry. The conditions can change quickly and vary from season to season. The closer you stay to the National Forest entrances, the better the roads will be. I've even taken my car to gatherings several miles in without any issues at all. Always carry a spare tire and have the equipment (and knowhow) required to change it... Sharp rocks are not very forgiving when it comes to rubber tires.

The forest is any off-road-vehicle lovers dream with a variety of trails to fit any level of experience, beginner - mastered and many areas of the forest are tailored just for these types of recreational activities.

The evenings are always cool and even on the sunniest and warmest days, the weather can change quickly, without any notice. At minimum a jacket or hoodie is a must in the summertime, along with bug spray and plenty of water... There isn't any place to get any once you're here. With the desolate location and zero mobile coverage, it's also recommended to have enough snacks, water, blankets, basic vehicle maintenance supplies (spare tire and jack, jumper box, flashlights with extra batteries, etc.) and any other "emergency" supplies, like medications, you may require to keep you comfortable in case you are stranded for a little bit. Always let someone know where you are going and when you plan on coming back.

Bear spray is recommended (seen a mountain lion last night!) and extra care and consideration should be used when managing food storage and waste to help avoid unexpected visits from the forest creatures.

Common sense should be used in every aspect of your trip into the National Forest to make sure you have the most enjoyable time possible. Almost every unfortunate circumstance results from a hastily made, careless decision that could have been completely avoided with minimal effort.

The National Forests are closed to motorized vehicles from December 1st - May 1st every year, so plan...

Lodging, camping--both tent and RV, plus back-country, boating, and fishing, the Bridger-Teton National Forest has it all, over its 3.4 million acres, including the Grand Teton National Park. Or, you can just drive through the area, on the well-maintained John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Highway, as we did, stopping wherever you wish. At its northern edges, it’s just 10-miles from Yellowstone National Park. South, it’s right outside Jackson. The waters of the Upper Snake River are there as well, and The National Elk Refuge is also adjacent. Wildlife is abundant, including large animals like Bison, Big Horn Sheep, Bears, Elk, Moose, and Deer, and Eagles. We saw pronghorn antelope, a moose, and a brown bear, without even going into the back country. The iconic John and TA Moulton Barn is in Mormon Row, off of Antelope Flats Road. And don’t forget Jackson and Jenny Lakes, plus other smaller ones. For parts of the Forest, permits are required, and can be purchased online, or at a Ranger Entrance Station. Best of all, general reservations to visit are not required, as in many other large national parks, and we did not have parking problems. It's all beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed our brief time there. So much to see and do and so...

Beautiful area! We have been in the summer (June) and the winter (Dec) and both were amazing. Summer time we explored the village and took the tram 🚠 to the top and hiked down to the gondola. 🚡 We had kids with us and an older grandpa and they all did great for the most part!!!

We were thankful for a beer and pizza at the top of the gondola to escape the quick snowstorm that blew through in June!!!

There are tons of mountain biking trails for summer fun as well!

This past December we went back to ski! ⛷️ we later realized Jackson Hole is one of the tougher slopes in North America- oops. We still had fun even though our youngest had to stick to the greens 🟢 and traverses 🟦 Just an FYI if you are wondering if it’s a good fit. We were told (after we arrived) that it is a “young, steep mountain” 🏔️ We all agreed!

Loved the little town of Jackson for slow evenings after full days on the mountain.

Check it out and definitely don’t miss Jenny Lake...