Grand Teton National Park

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Grand Teton National Park is located in the northwestern portion of Wyoming. Designated a national park in 1929, Grand Teton National Park encompasses the entire Grand Teton mountain range and the valley below including Jackson Hole. The area spans 310,000 miles and is best known for hiking, backcountry camping, fishing, mountaineering, and floating the Snake River. Start planning your trip to Grand Teton National Park with these community-approved adventures, lodging ideas, and more.

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Bouldering at "Boulder City"

Alta, Wyoming

Starting from the Cathedral Group Turnout off of Jenny Lake Road, find the trail next to the Cathedral Group sign. Follow this trail west into the trees for about 10 minutes. You will come across a very obvious, rocky path on the right hand side of the trail. Follow up and continue until you are surrounded by large, beautiful boulders. Go crazy! There are several large boulders with interesting...

Jenny Lake Loop via String Lake Trailhead

Jenny Lake, Wyoming

7.58 mi / 709 ft gain

Paddle String Lake and Leigh Lake

Alta, Wyoming

4.5

Whether you have your own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddle board or you need to rent, paddling the String Lake and Leigh Lake circuit is a less beaten path through Grand Teton National Park. Upon entering the park (or whenever you're ready for this portion of your trip), head straight for Dornan's, located right near the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. Here, you can rent your water v...

Paintbrush Canyon to Holly Lake

Jenny Lake, Wyoming

5.0

12.84 mi / 2575 ft gain

This day-long adventure takes off from the Paintbrush Canyon Trailhead. The trailhead is located north of the very popular Jenny Lake along String Lake Rd. It took us about 7 and half hours including an hour lunch break to hike up and down from about 6,900 feet to 9,300 feet, an early start is definitely recommended. Once at the trailhead you will walk down a paved path for about 300 feet wh...

Leigh Lake via String Lake Trailhead

Alta, Wyoming

4.8

2.84 mi

Leigh Lake is absolutely stunning with about as many recreational activities as you can imagine for a lake. It is a short flat one mile hike from the trailhead at String Lake to Leigh. Once you get there can go as far along as you wish along the 2 mile lakeshore. You can also Kayak, Canoe, or SUP with a small well marked portage from String Lake if you wish. Once you get there, the lake has nu...

Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop

Alta, Wyoming

5.0

18.77 mi / 4088 ft gain

This is one of the most picturesque and popular overnight trails in the Tetons for a reason. The trailhead is located at the String Lake parking lot. The trail constantly changes at every turn; be ready to experience a wide variety of gorgeous scenes from lush dense forests, scattered waterfalls, impressive mountainous surroundings, crystal clear lakes, roaming wildlife, beautiful glaciers, inc...

Mount Moran

Alta, Wyoming

10 mi / 5500 ft gain

Mount Moran’s CMC Route is best climbed by starting at String Lake’s boat launch. From here, pack up your overnight and climbing gear into your kayak or canoe and start your journey north on String Lake. At the end of the lake, portage a few hundred yards to Leigh Lake and continue your paddle north. You will come to a large bend where Moran is visible to your right and you will be able to make...

String Lake Loop, Grand Teton NP

43.785032,-110.727865

4.7

3.66 mi / 275 ft gain

String Lake is a great place to spend time in Grand Teton National Park. There are many options for fun here including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and picnicking. The warm, shallow waters make it a great lake for families, and there are many options for hiking here, from easy to difficult. This trail-head is the starting point for the loop around the lake as well as the access point for the...

Paintbrush Canyon Loop and Leigh Lake Overnight

Alta, Wyoming

5.0

22 mi / 4400 ft gain

There are many ways to access the Teton backcountry. However, one of my personal favorites is from Leigh Lake via the String Lake trailhead. From the backcountry office obtain a backcountry permit for 2 nights at Leigh Lake. Site 12 has some of the more impressive beachfront views of the Front Range. Begin the hike at the String Lake Trailhead (6,880 ft.) Hike along the East side of the lake a...

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