This trail follows along the western shore of Jenny Lake to a junction with String Lake Trail. Go left, cross a bridge, then take another left onto Jenny Lake Trail. Take this trail for an up close and personal view of the massive waterfall.Īfter a short descent from the falls you'll reach a trail heading to the Jenny Lake boat dock. Backpacking through Cascade and Paintbrush Canyon offers incredible views of the Grand Tetons, as well as a number of spectacular viewpoints along the way. Join the Natural Born Hikers as they take on the twenty mile Cascade Canyon/Paintbrush Canyon Loop, the premier hiking trail of Grand Teton National Park. Not too long after you'll pass by Hidden Falls Spur. Just prior to reaching Jenny Lake, take in the awesome views at Inspiration Point, an amazing overlook with sweeping views over the lake. Lake Solitude Grand Teton National Park Paintbrush Divide Cuff Bracelet Unique Hiker Backpacker Gift for Men or Women. Once at the fork of North and South Cascade, turn left (east) and head down Cascade Cascade Canyon Trail to the Jenny Lake boat dock. Grand Teton is constantly looming overhead on this trail, an awesome view you might miss if you do this route the other direction. Over time Lake Solitude has become one of the most heavily trafficked routes in the park, so don't expect total solitude here.Īfter taking in the views from the lake, head down North Fork Cascade Canyon. For the majority of this descent you can see both Lake Solitude, Mica Lake and Grand Teton. The trail is well-contoured up to the divide somewhat offsetting the presence of snow.Īfter some great views from the divide, head down an equally, if not more scenic route down to Lake Solitude. The divide is north-facing, so plan for snow (an ice axe may be necessary through July here). Paintbrush Canyon climbs for ~1 more mile, rises above treeline, and gains Paintbrush Divide (10,700'). After a nice break, continue up this trail and rejoin Paintbrush Canyon. Continue up this steep climb to this crystal clear lake set in the shadow of Mount Woodring (11,591').
When you hit the junction for Holly Lake trail, you can continue up the canyon, but it's recommended that you head to Holly Lake to get some great lakefront views. In addition to great views, this canyon is teeming with wildflowers, specifically Indian Paintbrush - this canyon's namesake.
The higher you ascend, the more the forest starts to thin out and the more colorful your surroundings will become. Turn right (northwest) and start your ascent of Paintbrush Canyon. Continue through this mature forest until you reach an intersection with Paintbrush Canyon trail. Immediately after this junction you'll cross a long, trussed footbridge and enter some deep forest. Initially String Lake Trail is doubletrack, but after turning left (west) at the junction of Leigh Lake Trail, the trail becomes singletrack. These views are best during the morning hours when the skies tend to be clearer. From here, soak up the awesome views of the surrounding Teton Range just across String Lake. The resulting trail damage now poses safety hazards to hikers who often lose their route along the trail and end up in dangerous situations in the steep, loose terrain.Starting from Leigh Lake Trailhead, head west on Leigh Lake Trailhead Connector, then head immediately north onto String Lake Trail. The eastern slope is comprised of scree (a general term for a loose rock field) and over time, water flow from melting snow and yearly visitor use has eroded and shifted the trail. Paintbrush Divide is the highest point along the Teton Crest Trail at 10,700 feet in elevation. Many parts of the trail were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps dating back to 1934 but, due to its remote location, much of the trail has remained largely untouched by park maintenance crews since original construction took place. The Teton Crest Trail is a 45-mile long trail through the high country of the Teton Range. In partnership with Grand Teton, the Foundation is continuing to fund work along this iconic trail, improving sections that have fallen into disrepair. After 7.3 miles, the route crests the exposed and rocky Paintbrush Divide at 10,720 feet, then drops into Cascade Canyon. Keep your camera handy as you hike past alpine lakes and scree fields, with stunning views of the jagged Tetons.
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As trail work near Hurricane Pass comes to a close, restoration efforts at another site along the Teton Crest Trail-Paintbrush Divide-is in full swing. The trail wraps around the base of Rockchuck Peak and enters Paintbrush Canyon.
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