Snake River overlook
Jackson Hole, WY
SNAKE RIVER OVERLOOK
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SNAKE RIVER OVERLOOK
If you know anything about Ansel Adams, you have most likely seen his iconic image from the Snake River overlook.
The very spot he took this famous picture is right off of the main highway US-191, with one important caveat. The location is there, the S in the river is there, and the Grand Tetons are there, but the trees have grown in the past 75 years and are much taller now, blocking the view for the lower left part of the S in the Snake River. This is still a great place to visit. Under the right conditions, you can capture your own Snake River overlook.
Images and location summary by Tim Wier
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I would rate the difficulty of this trail as a 1 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most difficult). The hike to the location for the classic Snake River overlook is an easy 40yd walk from the parking lot. To get the best view, you may have to stand on top of the rock fence or jump over the fence and walk down the path a short distance.
The shot is fairly straightforward. As mentioned, you may have to stand on the rock fence or hop the fence and walk down the path a few feet.
Lens focal length from 20mm - 50mm can be used in this location.
6,912 ft Elevation
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