![]() ![]() You could take these side trails if you wanted to see different views or stick to the shoreline. The horse trail is not too glamorous but it did provide some nice views of the Teton range from a little more distance. On the way back, we picked up some fractional miles of trail by hiking the portage trail between Leigh and String Lakes and then turning off on the horse trail that connects to Jenny Lodge once we reached String Lake. At 2.60 miles from the String Lake Trail, the trail leaves the Lower Paintbrush Canyon Camping Zone. We sat at Trapper Lake and ate a snack before turning around. After 6.2 miles, you will arrive to Holly Lake at an elevation of 9,450 feet. These areas also have campsites-and the sites are probably much quieter than those along Leigh Lake-but the views from the sites didn’t seem as splendid. The trail steadily climbs the whole way up Paintbrush Canyon at 4,900 feet, but if you camp you will gain this over a two day period. We eventually made our way out to Bearpaw and Trapper lakes. The campsites were all active with campers waking up for breakfast and enjoying the views from the shores of the lake. ![]() We simply did not want to lose the trail at the top of Paintbrush Divide in a. These campsites are accessible by just a short two mile or so hike or by paddling across String Lake and then paddling across Leigh Lake after a short portage. and no sleeping overnight allowed many places, for example, not in the first 4+ miles of the Cascade Canyon trail, or the first 6+ miles of the Paintbrush. Due to the trails popularity, permits for the campsites along the Teton. Perhaps the best find of this whole hike was the fact that the lakeside campsites are among the most lovely we have seen. It’s not far before you meet up with the waters of Leigh Lake. Whether you’re backpacking or day-hiking, the lake insists on visitors taking a break at its inviting shores. At 9,410 feet above sea level, it’s filled with crystal clear water below alpine tundra covered mountain cliffs. Stay to the left and you keep going around String Lake (or out to Paintbrush Divide) stay to the right and you head to Leigh Lake. Holly Lake is a destination for many day-hikers, and for good reason. At the end of String Lake, you’ll meet up with an intersection. Paintbrush Canyon & String Lake Loop Trail to Lake Solitude Hard 4.7 (159) Grand Teton National Park Photos (2,027) Directions Print/PDF map Length 20.6 miElevation gain 5,643 ftRoute type Loop Enjoy this 20. ![]()
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