![]() ![]() Please check out the map, download it, and plan a hike! It is a great adventure. The Paintbrush Divide Map is a great addition to our other Teton Maps. A bypass trail passes through the camping zone near Holly Lake. The trail changes names several times - Holly Lake Trail, Paintbrush Canyon Trail, Paintbrush Divide Trail, and North Fork of Cascade Canyon Trail. There is a continuous trail from the start of the Holly Lake Trail at the junction on the String Lake Loop Trail to the Forks in Cascade Canyon. Experience and equipment are necessary to make the climb over the difficult snow sections. The snow in Paintbrush Canyon lingers a long time. We prefer (though, it might not be as easy) climbing Paintbrush Canyon and descending Cascade Canyon. We have hiked the Paintbrush Divide Loop in both directions. The map uses the 0.25 mile spaced red dots on the track line to help hikers determine distance. The Paintbrush Divide Map is the same scale as our Teton Loop Map. The map includes the Jenny Lake Trail, Cascade Canyon Trail, String Lake Loop Trail, Leigh Lake Trail (extending to Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes), Holly Lake Trail, Paintbrush Canyon Trail, Paintbrush Divide Trail, and the North Fork of the Cascade Canyon Trail. The horse paths on the west side of Jenny Lake we have walked numerous times and were able to use our own tracks. Go right (east) here and pass the String Lake Trail Connector and eventually turn right onto the Leigh Lake Trailhead Connector.We have traveled all of the trails (even minor ones) on the map including the paved paths and multi-use (bike) paths.įor the horse paths around the Jenny Lake Lodge and String Lake, we used the Parks GIS data. 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. 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. Paintbrush Canyon Trail - 8 mile route in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, also passing String Lake, Holly Lake and Paintbrush Divide, above the upper. 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. Canyon,Paintbrush Canyon Trail,Paintbrush Divide,Paintbrush Divide Trail,Petersen Glacier. 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. Paintbrush Canyon to Cascade Canyon Loop Map (Grand Teton NP. 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. Expertly researched and designed, National Geographics map of the Continental Divide Trail is ideal for fans and hikers of this magnificent National Scenic. ![]() 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. Starting from Leigh Lake Trailhead, head west on Leigh Lake Trailhead Connector, then head immediately north onto String Lake Trail. ![]()
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