We set out along the string lake shoreline on a perfectly calm morning. Even on a cloudy day, string lake was beautiful and serene. Another plus is that it is not as crowded as jenny lake. The leigh lake hike in grand teton national park is short, easy, and flexible. It takes about an hour to hike this easy, mostly flat, 1. The leigh and string lakes trailhead is located along the scenic string lakejenny lake. You can park at the string lake trailhead and hike around the backside of the lake, or you can park at the leigh lake trailhead just up the road and hike next to string lake for nearly a mile before the trail starts heading into the canyon. Memorial parkway leigh lake trailhead eton national park be.
Allow extra time to enjoy the spectacular views on this relatively flat 9mile dayhike. During july and august most trailhead parking areas fll early in the day. I created trailhead traveler for those wanting to know the cant miss hikes on their next upcoming trip. Id like to return to hike the leigh lake trail with its impressive views of mount moran and more sandy beaches. The hogarth lake loop rambles through woods and skirts one of the lakes before making a return to the wider, busier trail that heads to burstall pass. Lake bearpaw lake leigh lake trailhead string lake picnic area.
National park service grand teton grand teton national. The trail provides access to a half dozen camping sites on leigh, bearpaw and trapper lakes. Leigh lake, which is a larger lake only a few miles north of string lake, is where there are several nice backcountry campsites to enjoy. Aug 31, 2019 leigh lake is known as one of the premier hikes of the cabinet mountains wilderness in far western montana. To access the trailhead, turn west off teton park road at the north jenny lake junctiondrive 1. Hiking the full length of leigh lake annes travels. Bearpaw lake trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near grand teton national park, wy. Paintbrush canyon trail, grand teton national park, wyoming. From the leigh lake trailhead at the parking lot, you can hike 3. Leigh lake trailhead 6,880 ft 0 0 1 mile 1 kilometer north road trail distances shown between markers backcountry campsite trailhead backcountry camp zone ranger station grand teton national park service u. From the trailhead, the leigh lake eastern campsites are easily accessed by a onemile hiking trail over flat terrain. The parking lots for the trailhead for string lake and the other one for leigh lake fill up fast, so we made sure we arrived early to to the leigh lake trailhead to get a spot.
In luzerne and carbon counties in eastern pennsylvania, the park follows the lehigh river from the outlet of the u. To reach the thirdlargest lake in the tetons, take the trail to leigh lake. Leigh lake trail grand teton national park, wyoming. Stay left and the road will lead you to the parking area by lower echo lake. It can be accessed either from the road which may or may not be passable to horse trailers or from the lowline trail out of little soda lake. The chain of lakes at the base of the tetons beginning with string lake, then progressing through leigh lake and bearpaw lake, all the way to trapper lakes in grand teton national park is a. There is a lot of information out there about the great outdoors but not all of it is useful.
Park at the farthest end of the string lake parking lot if you can and follow the trail that begins at the bathrooms. The leigh and string lakes trailhead is located along the scenic string lakejenny lake drive, off of the inner teton park road. And, yet, the hike is both relatively easy elevation gain is only 50 feet. Things to do in grand teton national park string lake. The best place to swim in grand teton national park.
Mountain goats are often seen on the slopes above the lake. Leigh lake, grand teton national park fishing, camping, boating. Lehigh gorge state park a deep, steepwalled gorge carved by a river, thick vegetation, rock outcroppings, and waterfalls characterize lehigh gorge state park. Paintbrush canyon cascade canyon trail loop grand teton hikes. The most common route to follow is clockwise around the lake starting at the paintbrush canyon trailhead. To reach the southern trailhead in bristol from i95, take exit 42 to merge onto us sbristol pike toward bristol. I prefer to start out at the leigh lake trailhead rather than the string lake trailhead, even though its a longer hike. Several hikes are accessible from the picnic area by the lake as well, including hidden falls and leigh lake trail, among others. The leigh lake trail could be a long one, if you continue all the way to bearpaw lake. Lake bearpaw leigh lake trailhead string lake picnic area string lake trailhead string lake canoe portage 14 14 16 12c 12b 12a group 17 18 15 string lake leigh lake jenny lake j e n n y l a k e mi s h u t t l e o b o a t. Leigh lake trail hiking trail, jackson, wyoming hiking project. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. With snowshoe and bockman peaks in sight, from the camp, it was a.
The trails eventual destination is the river commons of the susquehanna river in wilkesbarre. The most popular fishing option is to put a canoe in at string lake, paddle it up the lake to the portage point, then carry it over to leigh and put the canoe in there. Department of the interior grand teton national park john d. The hike has some elevation but is very doable for novice hikers. Leigh lake is known as one of the premier hikes of the cabinet mountains wilderness in far western montana.
The delaware and lehigh national heritage corridor is working with multiple partners to complete this trail. Hiking along the string lake shore, pass the footbridge across the stream and climb about 50 feet to leigh lake. The trail ends at bearpawtrapper lakes to the north. No motorized vehicles are permitted on this trail, and no vehicles are allowed within the wilderness boundary. Starting at the head of paintbrush canyon at string lake is by far the best way to go, mainly because of the views. Youll be rewarded with a warm, clear lake with wildlife abounding. Thats likely due to the fact that 1 you can get to the trailhead without 4x4, 2 the trail is only 3. For its entire length it is also part of the valley trail. However, we started at this parking lot and opted to hike around the lake counterclockwise. South jenny lake junction jenny lake campground east shore boat dock jenny lake visitor center moose ponds to paintbrush. The leigh lake trail begins from the parking area near string lake. Start out at the string lake trailhead and pick up an illustrated map at the signboard. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. The parking area fills up in the summer string lake is a favorite for families who spend the day swimming or picnicking along the lakes shoreline so you may want to arrive early.
Leigh flowage is a 238 acre lake located in oconto county. Turn west off of teton park road at north jenny lake junction and continue roughly two miles to the leigh lake trailhead also known as the string lake picnic area passing the string lake trailhead on your left. The spring creek park area provides access to several trails and a spectacular look out with views of 5 lakes and 3 mountain ranges. Lehigh greenway rail trail florida trails traillink. Once you get there can go as far along as you wish along the 2 mile lakeshore. Park in the string lake parking lots, and head for string. The grand tetons are some of the most picturesque mountains in the world, and there are loads of gorgeous hiking trails in the national park. To access the string lake trailhead in grand teton national park, it may be easier to park in the jenny lake loop parking area. Parking areas are provided in white haven, rockport, and glen onoko. Those in canoes or kayaks reach the lake after paddling string lake and walking through a brief portage.
The trail follows the narrow string lake along its shoreline. Park at the leigh lake or string lake parking lots. I tend to start from the leigh lake trailhead simply because theres usually more parking. Leigh lake grand teton national park 2020 all you need.
If you wish to fly fish from the shore, you can access the lake using a hiking trail that starts at the string lake parking area. The lake is nestled into a narrow corridor between the road and mount woodring and mount moran. An early start for your hike will avoid parking problems. You can also begin your hike at the leigh lake trailhead and begin hiking counterclockwise. May 21, 2017 the parking lots for the trailhead for string lake and the other one for leigh lake fill up fast, so we made sure we arrived early to to the leigh lake trailhead to get a spot. See the information for chester lake as the trailhead is across the highway.
Many different hikes can be taken from this trailhead. Just remember to follow signs around string lake and. String lake and leigh lake the popular string lake trailhead is reached by a short side road off the jenny lake loop, at the start of its oneway section. Those in canoes or kayaks reach the lake after paddling string. Panfish common largemouth bass common northern pike. Leigh lake, grand teton national park fishing, camping. This will end at a large parking area which is the leigh lake trailhead and string lake picnic area. This hike is flexible because you could go much farther along the shore of the lake, including following along the entire lake, which would extend this hike to 5. One of the most popular trails that fits this description is the leigh lake trail that starts near string lake.
Very limited parking is available at lehigh tannery but boat launching is prohibited. A very easy hike with little to no elevation gain that offers some great views of the mountains framed with leigh lake in the foreground. The parking area fills up in the summer string lake is a favorite for families who spend the day swimming or picnicking along the lake s shoreline so you may want to arrive early. Dec 19, 2017 the spring creek park area provides access to several trails and a spectacular look out with views of 5 lakes and 3 mountain ranges. The parking lot is nearly empty first thing in the morning but may be full with hundreds of cars on a sunny summers afternoon. Leigh lake and moran bay, grand teton national park. Find the trailhead at the northwest part of the parking area to begin the paintbrushcascade canyon loop. The trail originates midway along the eastern shore of string lake providing easy access to string, leigh, bear paw and trapper lakes. At the first junction you encounter turn right to start the scenic journey along string lake trail. I set off from the string lake trailhead and almost immediately came to the shore of tiny string lake. Leigh lake grand teton national park 2020 all you need to. Hikes that dont involve a lot of climbing and that are. String lake loop hiking trail grand teton national park. Turn left and follow the loop road until reaching the turnoff on the right for string and leigh lakes.
The outandback trail leads from string lake to trapper lake, with great vantage points of leigh lake, rockchuck peak, and teewinot peak along the way. I explored jenny lake on my first day in grand teton, and wanted more. From the trailhead, leigh lake is easily accessed by a onemile hiking trail over flat terrain. We did only a mile and half to the portage out and back. Inspiration point via leigh lake trailhead outdoor project. I suggest starting early we got to the parking lot at 9am and were able to park right at the trailhead, and encountered very few people on the trail out. Leigh flowage wisconsin department of natural resources. We started at the sting lake trailhead and hiked along the. Leigh lake, located within grand teton national park in wyoming, is an easy day hike that offers spectacular views of the teton range from the shores of a pristine alpine lakethe best views unfold after hiking approximately 1. From the large and busy parking and picnic area the trail follows string lake to the north, offering nice views back to grand teton peak. The string lake area of the grand teton national park is very popular, largely because the calm waters are a perfect setting for canoeing, kayaking, or simply taking a plunge on the lake. You reach leigh lake trail 1 mile north of the string lake trailhead and from there you will enjoy a relatively flat walk along the eastern shore of the lake. Get there early in the summer for parking closer to the water.
List of hiking trails in grand teton national park. The leigh lake trail follows the east side of leigh lake through a beautiful wooded area. This hike also starts at the string lake trailhead. During july and august, trailhead parking areas fill early in the day. The lake can be accessed from the leigh lake trail which follows the eastern shores of string lake a. Each begins along the shores of string lake, only at different locations along the eastern shore. One of those hikes is the string lake loop, which is fairly gentle and offers. Starting from the leigh lake trailhead located at the northern end of the leigh parking area, head northwest on leigh lake trailhead connector. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. The leigh lake trailhead is located at string lake area in grand teton national park. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The leigh lake trailhead is off the oneway road from north jenny lake junction. Construction may prevent this, and there is parking at leigh trailhead that does offer better restroom facilities. Just about everyone who visits grand teton national park checks out jenny lake, with either a boat ride or a hike, or both. Hiking the cabinets leigh lake and leigh lake falls annes.
It is a short flat one mile hike from the trailhead at string lake to leigh. Parking on natural vegetation may result in permanent damage or may start a fre. Cascade canyon near inspiration point, or you can start at string lake and take the leigh lake trailhead and head up paintbrush canyon. Start your hike early to minimize parking problems. Its an easy trail around the lake and the views are just stunning. Jul 06, 2017 the leigh lake hike in grand teton national park is short, easy, and flexible. Follow this north as the mount moran views just keep coming. The western campsites are paddlein only, while the easter campsites can be accessed via trail or canoe. Grand teton national park has many very steep trails due to the abrupt eastern face of the teton range. This hike is flexible because you could go much farther along the shore of the lake, including following along the entire lake, which would extend this hike. Situated just southeast of mount moran, the lake is at the terminus of both paintbrush and leigh canyons.
So on the second day of my visit, i hiked alongside two of jenny lake s neighbors. The best place to swim in grand teton national park simply. From the parking area, follow the short path down to the shores of string lakelakeside, you will see signs for the valley trail, also known as the string lake loop trail, take this along the eastern shore of. Mar 21, 2019 the hike up paintbrush canyon begins at string lake, with two different trailheads to choose from. Mar 28, 2020 the leigh lake trail begins from the parking area near string lake.
Many visitors take their canoes all the way up string lake, and then portage their canoe a few hundred yards to leigh lake. We did this trail around 5pm on a wednesday in august. The trail starts at the leigh lake trailhead and follows the eastern shores of string and leigh lakes and extends to trapper lake. We arrived before breakfast, which is to say it was probably around 6am local time. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, camping, and nature trips and is best used from june until october.
Turn west off of teton park road at north jenny lake junction and continue roughly two miles to the leigh lake trailhead also known as the string lake picnic. Leigh lake is located in grand teton national park, in the u. Take highway 50 to echo summit and turn onto johnson pass road. We feel the absolute best direction to go is the latter. Snowshoeing in kananaskis 9 trails to explore hike bike. We really enjoyed the hike from the string lake trailhead that went around leigh lake. Leigh lake hike to leigh lake in grand teton national park.
On reaching the outlet of leigh lake, the trail climbs in a few places but generally follows within 30 feet of the lake shore and offers grand views of mount moran and. National park service grand teton grand teton national park. The lake reflected the mountains and the few folks on standup paddleboards and kayaks. Hiking the cabinets leigh lake and leigh lake falls.
Explore the beautiful shorelines of string lake and leigh lake, backdropped by the mighty tetons, on this level, outandback hike. String lake, leigh lake, bearpaw lake, and trapper lake. What an awesome trip this was up to the beautiful lake and mountains of montana. The string lake loop can be accessed from two different trailheads. Turn onto the road heading northwest at the north jenny lake junction and turn right into the string lake area.
The best guide to string lake trail in the grand tetons. Not only is there way more parking at leigh lake, which is important in summer, you miss some amazing views of string lake unless you park at the leigh trailhead. Those in canoes or kayaks reach leigh lake after paddling string lake and a brief portage. Leigh lake is absolutely stunning with about as many. The leigh and string lakes trailhead is located along the scenic string lake jenny lake drive, off of the inner teton park road. This trail is accessed by foot from the string lake trailhead parking. Paintbrushcascade canyon loop grand teton national park. Leigh lake is absolutely stunning with about as many recreational activities as you can imagine for a lake. From there, head to the leigh and string lakes trailhead right along the inner teton park road. Bearpaw and trapper lakes hiking trail, jackson, wyoming.
String lake to leigh lake, grand teton national park. The trail from string lake to leigh lake is one of the most accessiblebut you dont have to sacrifice stunning views just because its easy to get to. Leigh lake trail hiking trail in grand teton national park, wyoming. Trailhead the closest parking area to paintbrush canyon is at the end of a spur road branching off the jenny lake loop, just north of the start of its oneway section there are plenty of spaces here, mostly used by people visiting adjacent string lake, or nearby jenny and leigh lakes, both a short walk. We had one afternoon to spend in the park and we decided to go to leigh lake. Nov 11, 2017 at the 4way intersection, turn right and follow that road to the end. Graham swamp conservation area palm coast to royal palms pkwy. Oct 28, 2018 from the leigh lake trailhead at the parking lot, you can hike 3. Leigh lake is the third largest lake in the tetons, and with a maximum depth of 250 feet, is one of the deepest.