This is often snow covered in sections, even in the heart of the summer, but steps are usually built in (ask a ranger about the Divide before you hike). Dip your feet in if you like.Ĭontinue up the trail towards Paintbrush Divide. This is a short detour but ends up linking up with the main trail. Higher up in the canyon look for a sign for Holly Lake. Keep watch for moose, bears, and lots of marmots. In the early summer, wildflowers are beautiful. From here the trail winds and rolls over a nicely maintained trail, slowly climbing higher and higher. You'll come to a sign for Paintbrush Canyon. Cross the bridge at the junction of Leigh and String Lakes.
Park at the String Lake Parking Area and follow signs towards Leigh Lake/Paintbrush Canyon. You may need to bring an ice ax or hiking poles for support. Check with a ranger at the closest visitor center to make sure it is passable on foot. Warnings: Snow can sometimes cover the top of Paintbrush Divide.
#STRING LAKE TO THE PAINTBRUSH DIVIDE FULL#
This hike can be completed as a full day hike or multi-day backpack (campsites are available in upper Paintbrush Canyon and Cascade Canyon – permits required). The views are spectacular the entire way through. Two high alpine lakes welcome a quick soaking of the feet or a full dip for the cold blooded. While Cascade Canyon is swarming with hikers, especially below the forks, Paintbrush Canyon offers a remote wilderness setting.
If you don't have time for a multi-day backpacking trip in the Tetons, but still want to see the best of the backcountry, try a full day hike up Paintbrush Canyon, over the Paintbrush Divide, and back down Cascade Canyon.
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