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. 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. Though the trail is close to the busy String Lake area, the west side of the String Lake Loop Trail is wild. The String Lake Trail approaches the shore of the lake and then begins a climb. Īt 0.20 mile from the Jenny Lake Junction the String Lake Trail crosses the creek from Laurel Lake. Read more about the route selection and options in the Notes on. The route follows the west side of String Lake. The String Lake Trail goes north (right) - the trail is to the left in the photo opposite of the sign. 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 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. Restrooms and water are available at the end of the String Lake Road at the Leigh Lake Trailhead. There is a trailhead kiosk near the junction with the Jenny Lake Trail. The Sting Lake Trailhead is a parking area. Parking for the String Lake Trailhead is the first left. 1.5 miles from the Park Road, turn right on String Lake Road. Turn left (west) on Jenny Lake Loop Road. Continue past the South Jenny Lake Junction (at 6.80 miles) for 2.90 miles to the North Jenny Lake Junction. The Guideĭirections: From the fee-entrance station in Moose, WY - head north on the Teton Park Road. You really can't go wrong which direction you choose, but we will give the description going up Paintbrush first. 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. In 2012, we hiked the Paintbrush Loop again, but that time we went to Lake Solitude first and then down Paintbrush Canyon. Returning to the trailhead we had a long day, but it was a good hike. The North Fork and Cascade Canyon trails were fun, but we were back in the trees and could set an easy pace. The Divide and the descent to Solitude were great. The crossing was not bad, but a slip would not have been good. There was one fairly long snow traverse, but those who had passed that way before had left us good steps. Leaving with an alpine start we quickly climbed to Holly Lake and on to the Divide. We first hiked the Paintbrush Loop in 2004.
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