Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
the Lower Paintbrush Camping Zone and some stock campsites. It reaches an upper basin
surrounded by snowy peaks. The first lake isn't Holly; continue right of it to reach
Holly
Lake
. There are two shady designated campsites at the lake's southeast corner. If these
sites are booked, camp in the Upper Paintbrush Canyon Camping Zone.
DAY 2: HOLLY LAKE TO NORTH FORK CASCADE CAMPING ZONE
3 HOURS, 3.2 MILES, 1235FT ASCENT
Ascend steeply to join the main trail; it's one hour to
Paintbrush Divide
(10,645ft). The
pass may be snowy into early July - consult a ranger before going. An ice tool could
come in handy here. Enjoy the outstanding views before descending along broad switch-
backs to reach
Lake Solitude
after another hour or so. Camp in the nearby North Fork
Cascade Camping Zone or continue down Cascade Canyon to either the String Lake Trail-
head or to Jenny Lake via the shuttle boat (details in the Lake Solitude hike,
Click here
)
.
Marion Lake & Death Canyon
Duration
2 days
Distance
18 miles (or 23.5-mile loop)
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation Change
3850ft descent (from top of tram to Death Canyon Trailhead)
Start
Teton Village (
Click here
)
Finish
Death Canyon Trailhead
Nearest Town
Teton Village
Summary
Downhill but not a downer, this hike gets you steeped in the backcountry
quickly by the tram shortcut.
DAY 1: JACKSON HOLE AERIAL TRAM TO MARION LAKE
4 HOURS, 6.6 MILES, 1400FT DESCENT
This hike starts with a considerable boost: after reopening in 2008, the Jackson Hole Aeri-
al Tram to the top of Rendezvous Mountain gains 0.8 miles of elevation. From the tram,
descend to a junction at the park boundary and turn right to descend into the South Fork of
Granite Canyon. Take a left at the next junction and then a right at the next two junctions
