![]() ![]() Visit the IGBC website for a list of approved bear containers. Canisters may be checked out for free when you pick up your permit. Those planning to complete the Paintbrush-Cascade Loop should stop by the Jenny Lake Ranger Station to speak with a ranger about conditions on Paintbrush Divide, as the divide often holds snow until mid-July and can be dangerous if. Note: All persons camping in the park’s backcountry are required to use Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) approved canisters for food storage. The trail does continue from Lake Solitude however, passing over Paintbrush Divide and down Paintbrush Canyon. Check the Teton National Park website to determine the window for making advanced reservation system. There is very high demand for the walk-in permits during the height of the summer. The remainder of the camping zones are allocated on a first-come, first serve permit in person one day before the start of the backpacking trip. The park currents reserves one-third of the sites in each camping zone. There is an old use trail heading down to the lake, but you really don't need it. ![]() ![]() You can see it from some sections of the trail. All options require a car shuttle.Īdvanced backcountry camping reservations are available via . Looking down Paintbrush Canyon, above Holly Lake Grizzly Bear Lake is off the established trail, and located in Leigh Canyon, on the west side of Woodring Mountain. The trails merge west of Holly Lake and it is a steady altitude gain the last 3.9 miles (6.3 km) to Paintbrush Divide. The trail is well-contoured up to the divide somewhat offsetting the presence of snow. The Paintbrush Canyon Trail then enters Paintbrush Canyon and becomes steeper and then splits with one trail heading to Holly Lake and the other heading south then west. The divide is north-facing, so plan for snow (an ice axe may be necessary through July here). The backpack typically ends at either the upper or lower parking lot at String Lake, although some backpackers walk all the way to the Jenny Lake parking area. Paintbrush Canyon climbs for 1 more mile, rises above treeline, and gains Paintbrush Divide (10,700'). This option reaches Marion Lake in 9.9 miles with a 1,700-ft. Other options are to forgo the shuttle and walk up Granite Canyon to Marion Lake, a 10.4 miles hike gaining over 2,800-ft., or to start the hike from the Ski Lake trailhead, located along WY-22 east of Teton Pass, and follow the trail to Phillips Pass and the beginning of the Teton Crest Trail. This description uses the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram to whisk hikers to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain where trails descend to meet the Middle Fork of Granite Canyon trail leading to the Teton Crest. The Teton Crest Trail is a 45-mile-long trail. There are several options for starting the trail. Visitors planning on hiking over Paintbrush Divide during these dates should expect delays in both directions. Almost everyday features iconic views of the range’s majestic granite peaks. The backpack travels through the heart of the Teton Range, climbing over high passes and traversing scenic valleys and high benches along the divide. The trip is jam-packed with stunning views of the Teton Range, glacier-carved valleys, glistening lakes and wildflower-fill meadows. The Teton Crest ranks high on lists of the country’s best backpacking trails. ![]()
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