1.1 mi of trail, end to end · about 20 ft of climbing · 150 ft of descent · 6,816 ft–6,961 ft · earth surface · trail class Minimally Developed · hiking, horse
Christian Pond Loop the Park Service's write-up
1-3 Hours · no dogs · Spring, Summer, Fall
Start Jackson Lake Lodge
Experience a variety of habitats while hiking the Christian Pond Loop. Photo: NPS Photo/J. Bonney
The Christian Pond Loop is a trail that takes hikers through a variety of habitats. Starting from Jackson Lake Lodge, the trail loops the pond and travels through marsh habitat. The trail then climbs a forested ridge and offers views of the Teton Range. When traveling through dense willows, be alert for wildlife.
Accessibility The Christian Pond Loop is an easy, 3.5 mi (5.6 km) loop hike with 490 ft (150 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 6%. The trail is initially steep leaving the trailhead before it becomes a gentle level path.
The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.
