![]() ![]() ![]() We did both directions as day hikes but both are suitable for backpacking adventures.īoth trips were good hikes and the scenery just could hardly be beat. You really can't go wrong which direction you choose, but we will give the description going up Paintbrush first. The Guideĭirections: From the fee-entrance station in Moose, WY - head north on the Teton Park Road. Continue past the South Jenny Lake Junction (at 6.80 miles) for 2.90 miles to the North Jenny Lake Junction. Turn left (west) on Jenny Lake Loop Road. 1.5 miles from the Park Road, turn right on String Lake Road. Parking for the String Lake Trailhead is the first left. The Sting Lake Trailhead is a parking area. There is a trailhead kiosk near the junction with the Jenny Lake Trail. Restrooms and water are available at the end of the String Lake Road at the Leigh Lake Trailhead. The mileage sign does not really have distances that are used with the Paintbrush Loop.įrom the trailhead kiosk, join the Jenny Lake Trail and cross the String Lake Outlet on a good bridge. There are great views to the south of the Cathedral Group (Tetons) and north to String Lake.Īfter traveling 0.25 mile from the trailhead kiosk the Jenny Lake Trail reaches a junction, a "Y". The String Lake Trail goes north (right) - the trail is to the left in the photo opposite of the sign. The route follows the west side of String Lake. Read more about the route selection and options in the Notes on. Īt 0.20 mile from the Jenny Lake Junction the String Lake Trail crosses the creek from Laurel Lake. The String Lake Trail approaches the shore of the lake and then begins a climb. Though the trail is close to the busy String Lake area, the west side of the String Lake Loop Trail is wild. The trail climbs and leaves the views of the lake as it enters the forest.Īt 1.60 miles from the String Lake Parking Area the trail arrives at the Paintbrush Canyon Junction. Note: Photo taken from opposite directionįrom the junction with the String Lake Trail and start of the Holly Lake or (Paintbrush Canyon) Trail, the trail climbs north and then west as it contours around Rockchuck Peak and into lower Paintbrush Canyon. At 1.85 miles from the String Lake Trail, the trail reaches the Lower Paintbrush Camping Zone. Midway through the camping zone, the trail crosses the Paintbrush Canyon Creek on a sturdy bridge.Īt 2.60 miles from the String Lake Trail, the trail leaves the Lower Paintbrush Canyon Camping Zone. The trail crosses a large scree field at 3.15 miles from the String Lake Trail. A good path eases the rocky terrain.Īt 3.30 miles from the String Lake Trail the trail reaches the Outlier Campsite.įrom the Outlier Site, the trail climbs steadily through switchbacks. Good views, give a reason to rest and marvel at the terrain covered. Leigh and Jackson Lakes are framed by the canyons walls. The trail reaches a junction with the Upper Paintbrush Camping Zone trail. The side trail does not go to Holly Lake. The junction is 4.35 miles from String Lake Trail. The trail passes the Group (horse) Site and a great balcony with views of the Canyon.Ĥ.90 miles from the String Lake Trail and 6.50 miles from String Lake Trailhead the trail reaches Holly Lake. The alpine lake sits nestled beneath Mount Woodring. Holly Lake is a good location for a short rest, but keep an eye to the sky. If day hiking the loop, remember it is still 4 miles to Lake Solitude and over 12 miles to return to the trailhead.įrom Holly Lake follow a drainage as you climb the slopes to a shoulder. The trail enters the Upper Paintbrush Canyon Camping Zone at 0.35 mile from Holly Lake. The side trail that junctioned 0.55 mile below Holly Lake rejoins the Paintbrush Canyon Trail at 0.40 mile above the lake. The trail climbs through the upper canyon. The snow lingers through July (and maybe all year) and can be very dangerous.Īt 0.85 mile above Holly Lake, the trail leaves the Upper Paintbrush Canyon Camping Zone. ![]()
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