Paintbrush divide map5/3/2023 Preparation is the key to a trip like this. 70% of people will have minor symptoms of altitude Either way, the hikes have been arranged so that we Might, a quick visit to the MD before the trip to get some prescription meds If altitude bothers you or you are concerned it Maybe you are lucky and hiking at altitudeĭoesn't bother you. Schedule, I have a list of shorter trails we can use if heavy legs or bad weather Scrambley climbs with beautiful alpine lakes as a payoff! Now that we are fullyĪcclimated, the climb to 9750 feet will feel like home. Hike to Delta, Surprise and Ampitheater Lakes on this trek. With a max elevation of 10,700 feet it is our highest hike as This may be the best hike of the week and one weĭon't want to miss. Once at the divide we may go up the last few hundredįeet to Paintbrush Peak. We will make a short side trip to Holly Lake on the way to the big Premier hikes in GTNP, Paintbrush Canyon provides spectacular views andĪmple wildlife. Hike and a little sight seeing as we rest our legs for the rest of our adventure. Both hikes start at the same trailhead.ĭeserved easy day. If our legs are fresh, we may do the Table Mountain Huge alpine meadows, "The Devils Staircase", "Death Canyon Shelf",Ĭreek crossings and panoramic views will fill our day of hiking. Known for bear and moose sightings, so we will be on high alert looking for Miles/3100 feet) - This hike is in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness and is Shuttle ($18) to knock 4 miles off this hike, the condition of our legs will make There is an option to take the Jenny Lake boat Top as we enjoy another day in paradise! The max altitude of this hike is 9055įeet as we ease our way higher. Lunch at Lake Solitude will be the cherry on CascadeĬanyon provides constant stunning views as we hike along a cascading creekįor the length of this popular trail. We will takeĪ detour to Phelps Lake as an added bonus.Ĭascade Canyon(17 miles/2600 feet) - A Teton classic. Reaching a maxĮlevation of 7873 feet this hike is a perfect chance to acclimate to ourĮnvironment and enjoy the beautiful views and wildlife of the park. Short drive from Yellowstone National Park and convenient to Jackson HoleĪirport, GTNP makes for an awesome get away!ĭeath Canyon (9 miles/2100 feet) - A gentle beginning to our week of adventure. With the kids back in school and theįeel of fall in the air, we will enjoy fewer people on these very popular hikes. Mountains and alpine lakes, Grand Teton National Park deserves its' status of With hundreds of miles of trails, beautiful Maximizing our time above the tree line to fully enjoy this majestic park. Tetons National Park as we enjoy peak fall color and off peak crowds! We will be The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. However, they are confident that this will not be an issue. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). There is a popular loop trail which includes the Paintbrush Canyon Trail, Lake Solitude Trail and Cascade Canyon Trail which spans a distance of 19 mi (31 km) and has a total elevation gain of 4,900 ft (1,500 m).Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. There are two camping zones within Paintbrush Canyon and one designated campsite at Holly Lake which are available with a permit. The east approach to Paintbrush Divide is steep and may require the use of an ice axe through July. 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 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. From there the trail follows the west shore of String Lake and is also known as the String Lake Trail. Access to the Paintbrush Canyon Trail is from the String Lake trailhead. The Paintbrush Canyon Trail is a 9.1-mile (14.6 km) long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S.
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