![]() ![]() It paced me for a short while, and fell off. I start driving and suddenly a pronghorn antelope starts running in line with me. I found a trailhead that was just up the road another mile or so. I drive along the park road, and pull over for a minute to check my AllTrails app for nearby trails. I decided to simply drive over to the park, and find a trailhead, and park there. I never did find out exactly which one it was. My plan was to hike the same mountain that Sylvester Stallone did in Rocky IV. Not the most pleasant sight for a day of hiking. taken from the campsite parking lotĪs you see, there was an overcast looming. I got a good nights sleep, woke up early, and packed up. I met the couple next to my site, whom were in the midst of moving to Vancouver, BC from Montreal, QC. Needless to say, I slept with my firearm next to me. ![]() You know, where bears, coyotes, elk, and so forth will come through first. Here, it was the closest spot to the forest. I found a spot directly in the rear, and set up. The campground was just behind those trees He suggested one right in the middle of elk country. ![]() I went inside to get a drink, and asked the attendant about nearby campsites. Thus, I had to take the long way around to Jackson, WY. Wyoming and it’s dirt roads are another story. I’d move there tomorrow if it were possible in my life right now. Wow, I did not know Montana had so many beautiful parks, rivers, lakes, and a share of the Rocky Mountains. I left my hotel on the 21st, and began driving down to Jackson, WY. Go right (east) here and pass the String Lake Trail Connector and eventually turn right onto the Leigh Lake Trailhead Connector.August 22nd, 2019 Grand Teton National Park from 50 miles away 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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