Emily Stevens Pond

The Emily Stevens Pond Trail is an easy 4.5 mile lollipop loop along a levee lining the Snake River below the Teton Mountains. It’s popular with locals thanks to its easy year-round accessibility, as well as its quick access to nature.

Emily Stevens Pond Trail Description

The Emily Stevens Pond Trail wanders easily along the eastern shore of the Snake River. It offers stunning views, as well as ample opportunities for wildlife and birding. While the trail does extend for over two miles, many people will either hike in just a mile or two.

The trail itself doesn’t vary off of its route or expectations, so there’s not much of a need for a detailed write-up. The only divergence is at 1.5 miles, where the trail will begin an optional loop. The loop is very narrow, so the other side of the loop is easily visible from either side.

The appeal of the trail is its convenient location between Jackson and Teton Village or Wilson. The stunning scenery along the entirety of the trail as well as birding and wildlife opportunities keep people coming back over and over again. An extra bonus is the pedestrian bridge that connects the trail to R Park on the opposite side of the river. With many kid-friendly trails and streams and ponds there, both areas make for a very family-oriented destination, while also offering views and wildlife sightings for anyone else.

Getting There

From downtown Jackson, head west on Broadway Ave. for 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Highway 22. Follow that for 3.5 miles and turn into the Emily Stevens Pond parking area just before crossing the Snake River.