GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Eager to weigh in on the Taggart Lake redesign?
Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) is collecting feedback regarding proposed improvements to the Taggart Lake recreation area. The park is holding a virtual public meeting about the future of Taggart at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Find the meeting link here.
According to GTNP, key elements of the proposed project include:
- A larger parking lot to reduce congestion and enhance safety.
- New toilets and a potable water station at the trailhead.
- A redesigned, accessible trailhead area and improved multiuse pathway connections.
- Upgrades to the Taggart Lake Trail, including reconstruction to meet accessibility standards up to the trails first bridge.
- Shoreline improvements at Taggart Lake to better define access points and protect natural resources.
- Accessibility and facility improvements to the Cottonwood Creek Picnic area.
The public comment period will run through Sept. 23. Read the environmental assessment and make a public comment here.
