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. These parking lots get very busy, as String Lake is a popular picnic spot, so get here early! You can also access this hike coming from Moose in the South.Starting from Leigh Lake Trailhead, head west on Leigh Lake Trailhead Connector, then head immediately north onto String Lake Trail. Continue as far as you can and park in the shade. After turning right you will see signs towards the parking area, however to minimize the total hiking around the lake, you should continue straight towards the additional parking area. After nearly 17.0 km, turn right onto Jenny Lake Rd. At the first intersection, turn right down Teton Parkway towards Jenny Lake. Getting to the Paintbrush Divide Trailheadįrom Colter Bay, head south down the John D.
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