The path is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. There is no hike as it is just a short path to the viewpoint. Parking is done via the parking lot which is large enough to park an RV and is not generally crowded. There is plenty of space to setup a tripod. A lens of 35mm will get you a good view of the scene. If you want to get the whole view in good sunlight you’ll want to be there mid morning. You’ll be facing West, as with most views in the Tetons, so you’ll enjoy a great view at sunset and a nice one at sunset as well. You can stand in the same place he did, but your view will be slightly less of the river due to tree growth over the years. The Snake River Overlook is a viewpoint in Grand Teton National Park made famous by Ansel Adams. The view is somewhat compressed from the lower elevation though. You could also walk do to the river bank and get a nice shot. This spot will get very crowded at sunrise and sunset, so get there early!

You’ll want to be on the right side of this slab of pavement in the corner of the parking lot, about 4 feet to the left of the corner. There is essentially only one spot where you can get either of the above two pictures. These bushes make it impossible to get a shot with a reflection further down the road. Notice the growth of bushes obstructing some of the river in the foreground. This wide angle lens was necessary to get the beautiful sunset in the shot. By the time sunset approached there was a line of photographers fighting for real estate behind us once they realized this was the only perfect spot. There was a large crowd but we got there about 45 minutes before sunset and put our camping chairs in the secret spot that I staked out many years ago. On our visit this year, we decided to go at sunset and were not disappointed. Crowds are low in the middle of the day as everyone thinks the best time to visit is sunrise or sunset. After that, the sun will start to creep into your pictures and it isn’t as photogenic until sunset. During the day the view is best photographed from 9am to noon. Check the weather forecast for low wind before making a plan if you want to see a reflection. Moran in the water at Oxbow Bend as that is usually the time when wind is the lowest. Mid morning is the best time to capture a reflection of Mt. Shot from the Oxbow Bend Viewpoint Parking Lot at 10am in early October. 14 years ago I set out to capture the perfect picture at Oxbow Bend and determined the best view to be from the corner of the parking lot. You can either walk along the road, down by the river bank or get a view from the parking lot. There views are roadside with no hiking needed, making it a very popular viewpoint. The views can be incredible at sunrise, the middle of the day and at sunset. The absolute best view in Grand Teton National Park is at Oxbow Bend.

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