As its name suggests, the lake was narrow and elongated as I hiked north along the shore of the lake I caught many views of Mount Moran lit by sunrise alpenglow. I set off from the String Lake Trailhead and almost immediately came to the shore of tiny String Lake. Turn left and follow the loop road until reaching the turnoff on the right for String and Leigh Lakes take the turnoff and park at the large parking area at the end of the road. From Jackson, take US 26/89 north into the park, turn left at Moose Junction onto the Teton Park Road and follow it north to the turnoff for the Jenny Lake Scenic Drive.
My mom decided to skip the 19-mile hike day, instead heading over to the Teton Aerial Tramway south of the park I was dropped off at the String Lake Trailhead early in the morning. I hiked this loop while on a summer roadtrip to Wyoming with my mother. This hike also traverses grizzly country, so it's a good idea to carry bear spray and to travel in groups. Hikers need to also be aware that afternoon summer thunderstorms are common in the Rockies it's best to be off high, exposed areas like Paintbrush Divide in the afternoon.
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Snow lingers on exposed portions of the trail near Paintbrush Divide until August most years it's highly advisable to bring an ice axe and to know how to use it if you're hiking the trail earlier in the summer. Best done counterclockwise, this loop is a popular backpacking trip but can be feasibly be done in a long day by very fit hikers. This loop through two canyons in the Teton Range, visits two alpine lakes nestled high in the range, crosses a 10,700-foot pass, and packs in views of magnificent Grand Teton, Mount Owen, and Mount Moran from all angles. The Paintbrush Divide-Cascade Canyon Loop visits spectacular alpine terrain in the heart of Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, with jaw-dropping views of soaring mountains and explosive displays of wildflowers in midsummer that make this one of the better hikes on the continent.
The Tetons rise above the meadowed slopes of Cascade Canyonġ9.5 miles loop, 4000 feet elevation gainĭifficulty: Strenuous potentially difficult and dangerous snow sections before AugustĪccess: Paved road to trailhead, Grand Teton National Park entrance fee required
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