Paintbrush canyon
Ahead, the trail curves north across open hillsides dotted with boulders, sage, and scrub. Cut through a wooded area with a spicy pine scent, then cross a grassy area next to String Lake.
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Head south from the parking area to reach the String Lake Trailhead.Īt the String Lake Trailhead, turn right (heading southwest) and cross the wooden bridge between String and Jenny lakes.īear right Y-junction toward Paintbrush Canyon. nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/back.htmĬONTACT Grand Teton National Park, (307) 739-3300 nps.gov/grte/ Reservations accepted ($20 administrative fee for permits during peak season). PERMIT A wilderness permit is required for all overnight camping in the backcountry. INFO For information on permits, current trail and camp conditions, and wilderness guidelines, go to nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/things2know.htm. Note: To turn this out-and-back into a loop, go to Paintbrush Canyon to Cascade Canyon Loop. The next day, turn around and retrace your route back to the trailhead. Finish off the first day with a tour of Lake Solitude before setting up camp in the North Fork Cascade camping area (you’ll fall asleep to the sounds of Cascade Creek). Keep your camera handy as you hike past alpine lakes and scree fields, with stunning views of the jagged Tetons.Īfter 7.3 miles, the route crests the exposed and rocky Paintbrush Divide at 10,720 feet, then drops into Cascade Canyon. The trail wraps around the base of Rockchuck Peak and enters Paintbrush Canyon. From the String Lake Trailhead, head southwest briefly to connect Jenny Lake and String Lake, then turn right at the Y-junction. Set aside a weekend for this ultra-scenic, 21.7-mile loop in Grand Teton National Park.
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