Worth it? YES; a moderate, no-boat hike to a range-reflecting lake that gives families and first-timers a genuine Teton hiking payoff without a full-day commitment. The play: start early for parking, do the Taggart loop, and add Bradley Lake if the group has the legs.
Who it’s NOT for: Anyone wanting a flat, stroller-easy walk — it's a moderate hike with some climbing over moraines; String Lake is the flatter option. Peak-hour arrivals expecting parking — the lot fills on summer mornings; go early. Solitude-seekers midday in summer — it's one of the busier front-range trails. Visitors without bear awareness — it's grizzly/black-bear habitat; make noise, carry spray.
Skip it if: You need a flat/stroller-friendly walk (choose String Lake), or the lot is already full and you have no early-start flexibility.
Time needed: ~2–3 hours for Taggart Lake round trip; ~3–4 hours for the Taggart–Bradley loop. (research: NPS)
Best time: Early morning for parking and light, summer through early fall; wildflowers on the moraines midsummer. Watch for afternoon thunderstorms.
Cost: $Booking: No permit/reservation; arrive early for the trailhead lot. Verify trail status live.
start early for parking, do the Taggart loop, and add Bradley Lake if the group has the legs.
Who is Taggart Lake (& Bradley Lake) for?
Taggart Lake (& Bradley Lake) is for first timer scenic and wildlife, canyon hiking couple, and multigen lake basecamp.
Who is Taggart Lake (& Bradley Lake) not for?
Taggart Lake (& Bradley Lake) is not for Anyone wanting a flat, stroller-easy walk — it's a moderate hike with some climbing over moraines; String Lake is the flatter option. Peak-hour arrivals expecting parking — the lot fills on summer mornings; go early. Solitude-seekers midday in summer — it's one of the busier front-range trails. Visitors without bear awareness — it's grizzly/black-bear habitat; make noise, carry spray.
When is the best time to visit Taggart Lake (& Bradley Lake)?
Early morning for parking and light, summer through early fall; wildflowers on the moraines midsummer. Watch for afternoon thunderstorms.
How expensive is Taggart Lake (& Bradley Lake)?
Taggart Lake (& Bradley Lake) is budget ($). Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
Basis research · last verified Sun Aug 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Prices are shown as bands; confirm live before you go. We never rank by commission.
