Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Start/Finish
String Lake Trailhead (
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Nearest Town/Junction
North Jenny Lake Junction
Summary
This pretty grind lifts you up into the alpine scenery above tree level.
This is the Teton's most popular backpacking trip. If you like some social atmosphere
with your backcountry, make sure you reserve a campsite in advance or keep an open itin-
erary. Uber-athletes could zip through on an epic day hike.
DAY 1: STRING LAKE TRAILHEAD TO HOLLY LAKE
4 HOURS, 6.2 MILES, 2540FT ASCENT
From the String Lake parking lot take the trail that curves south around String Lake. It
climbs gently until the left-hand junction with
Paintbrush Canyon
, 1.6 miles in. This
steeper but moderate trail borders a stream flowing over granite boulders, passing through
