As you climb Paintbrush Canyon, you'll see colorful wildflowers, such as the trail's namesake Indian Paintbrush, and great views of Leigh Lake and Jackson Lake behind you. Along the way, it passes by some of the park's prettiest mountain lakes and a diversity of breathtaking scenery.īegin the trail at Leigh Lake Trailhead with a scenic stroll along the eastern shore of String Lake and beautiful views of Mount Moran. This 19.3-mile loop involves a challenging climb up the often snow-cloaked, north-facing slopes of 10,700-foot Paintbrush Divide. Paintbrush Divide is one of the most rewarding, long day hikes in Grand Teton National Park. Paintbrush Divide to Cascade Canyon Lake Solitude from Paintbrush Divide Plan your adventures with our list of the top hiking trails in Jackson Hole.ġ. Whether you're looking for flat, family-friendly lakeside loops wildflower meadows dog-friendly trails or epic multi-day treks, Jackson Hole has a hike for you. Finally, in this neck of the woods, the weather changes quickly, and snow can fall on any day of the year, so it's a good idea to dress in layers and check current conditions and detailed maps before you hit the trails. Note that pets are prohibited on trails within Grand Teton National Park. And in the heart of Jackson, Snow King mountain, one of Jackson Hole's top attractions, features a locals' favorite summit hike.īefore you head out, a word of caution: Wildlife such as moose, black bears, and grizzlies share these trails, so always keep a safe distance, and be sure to pack bear spray.
To the east of Jackson, the Gros Ventres Wilderness features many dog-friendly trails. The valley of Jackson Hole encompasses the funky western town of Jackson, gorgeous Grand Teton National Park, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, and you'll find fantastic hikes with jaw-dropping scenery in all these areas. You could spend years hiking in this region and still stumble across amazing trails. Prepare for cold temperatures at high elevation, grizzly bear activity, and possible snow accumulations.Ringed by jagged peaks, Jackson Hole, Wyoming offers some of the most spectacular and challenging hikes in the country. However, avoiding crowds means late September-October. If you’re looking for wildflowers and a bit of trail traffic, August is great. Remember if you plan to camp at Leigh Lake one more night you will still have about 2.5 miles back to Campsite 12. Finally connecting to the String Lake Parking area in another 0.3 miles. Take a left on Cascade Canyon Trail and begin the 4.5 mile descent down to Jenny Lake (6,783 ft.) Stay left on the Valley Trail 1.4 miles along the banks of Jenny Lake.
From here take the Lake Solitude Trail 2.7 miles to the top of Cascade Canyon. Begin the descent down 2.4 miles to Lake Solitude (9,035 ft.). From here continue 1.7 miles to Paintbrush Divide (10,700 ft.) for a 360 degree view of the Teton backcountry. Take a right and continue 4.9 miles up to Holly Lake (9,500 ft.) There is the option to camp at Holly Lake if 22 miles in a day is not your style. Then hike 0.7 miles to the String Lake/Paintbrush Canyon Junction. Hike South 1.5 miles from site 12 to the junction where you will take a right. Wake early enough on day 2 to tackle all 22 miles of the Paintbrush Canyon loop. Site 12 has some of the more impressive beachfront views of the Front Range.īegin the hike at the String Lake Trailhead (6,880 ft.) Hike along the East side of the lake about 1 mile until you arrive at a junction, stay to the right and continue about 1.5 miles to the camping area (Site 12) on the shores of Leigh Lake. From the backcountry office obtain a backcountry permit for 2 nights at Leigh Lake. However, one of my personal favorites is from Leigh Lake via the String Lake trailhead. There are many ways to access the Teton backcountry. Backpack the this Teton Range loop and enjoy a night of beachfront camping on Leigh Lake.
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