If you are not acclimated to the altitude, this is not a good first hike in Grand Teton National Park. But don’t depend on your phone to call for help, talk to friends, or send photos to friends and family. There were a few spots in clearings or at higher elevations where we got a few bars of LTE or 3G, barely enough to send a text message.
For most of this hike we had zero cellular service. This includes packing out what you bring into the park, be considerate of other hikers, stay on the trail, and do not remove anything from the park.ĭo not expect your cell phone to work. When you are in the park, practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace. This ensures that you get a parking space and gives you plenty of time to complete the hike. Start and end at the west shore boat dock. This hike is 15 miles long with 2,500 feet of elevation gain. Lake Solitude: Hike all of the way through Cascade Canyon and end at Lake Solitude. To get here, take the Jenny Lake shuttle to the west shore boat dock and start your hike here. If you hike to the end of Cascade Canyon from the west shore boat dock on Jenny Lake, the hike is 10 miles with 1,100 feet of elevation gain. You really don’t have to walk too far past Inspiration Point for some of the best views of the canyon, not to mention a good chance for wildlife sightings. Like Paintbrush Canyon, turn around whenever you are ready. Park at the String Lake Trailhead.Ĭascade Canyon: For gorgeous views along Cascade Creek and a good chance to spot wildlife, put Cascade Canyon on your list. If you choose to hike all of the way Paintbrush Divide, this is a 16.8 mile hike with 4,550 feet of elevation gain. You can turn around whenever you are ready, but the farther you go, the better the view. This pretty canyon typically has fewer hikers than Cascade Canyon, so if you are looking for solitude, this is a nice option. Paintbrush Canyon: You can hike Paintbrush Canyon out-and-back. If you like the idea of doing this hike but don’t have the desire or the energy for a 20-mile loop, here are 3 shorter versions of the Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Loop.
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Late summer to early fall is the best time to do this hike, when most of the trail is free of snow. In the early part of summer (sometimes up through July) there can be lots of snow at the higher elevations, so special gear is recommended (hiking poles, crampons, etc.). In the winter and spring, the trails are snow covered and dangerous. When to Go: During the summer and fall months. Highest Elevation (Paintbrush Divide): 10,700 feet Starting Elevation (Trailhead): 6,900 feet Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Trail Stats If you can handle a hard, long hike, this is one of the best ways to spend a day in Grand Teton National Park, in our opinion. Every few miles the terrain and the views change, so there is never a boring moment on this trail. Since it is a loop, you never repeat any part of the trail twice. Sure, it’s a big day, but this trail is gorgeous every step of the way.
Many people do this as a 2 or 3-day backpacking trip, but if you are fit and fast, the Paintbrush Canyon – Cascade Canyon Loop can be done as a day hike. At 20 miles, with over 4,000 feet of elevation gain, it’s a hefty hike.
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