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Click here to sign up for my FREE email newsletter. Hi, I’m Michael Lanza, creator of The Big Outside. This list of the 10 best big dayhikes in the Teton Range includes popular spots like Garnet Canyon, Lake Solitude, and the Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon loop, as well as some trails and peaks you may not have heard of-some of which see little traffic. Thanks to a unique combination of the trail network and trailhead access, hikers capable of knocking off 15 to 20 or more miles and 3,000 to over 4,000 vertical feet in a day can explore virtually the entire range on one-day outings-holding enormous appeal for hikers and trail runners seeking that level of challenge or fit backpackers who fail to obtain a highly coveted Grand Teton National Park backcountry permit for a multi-day hike. But while backpackers flock to the Teton Range for multi-day hikes and these peaks offer numerous five-star dayhikes of “normal” length, they also harbor some of the best long dayhikes in the country. If you plan on spending the night in a backcountry camping area you will need to acquire a backcountry camping permit, available at the Craig Thomas Visitor Center in Moose or the Jenny Lake Ranger Station.The Tetons stand out for many reasons, most of all that iconic skyline of jagged peaks and spires that invites comparisons to cathedrals-although these cathedrals reach over 12,000 and 13,000 feet high. Stop by a park Visitor Center before you hike to determine if you need an ice ax or crampons to hike over the divide. Make sure to wear sturdy hiking boots and bring plenty of layers. Notes: Paintbrush Divide is often covered in snow until mid-summer. When you reach Jenny Lake, turn left and follow the trail back to String Lake Trailhead. At the mouth of Cascade Canyon, take a moment to gaze out from Inspiration Point and visit Hidden Falls. From the divide, descend to Lake Solitude and down Cascade Canyon. The trail ascends to the stunning Holly Lake, a great resting point, and then continues over the steep Paintbrush Divide. Follow the trail around the lake and then head up Paintbrush Canyon (look for trail sign). The loop trail begins at String Lake Trailhead. Trail Overview: This strenuous loop hike can be completed as a long day hike or an overnight by camping in Paintbrush or Cascade Canyon backcountry camping areas. Trail Type: Lollipop (out and back with a loop near Holly Lake).Then start heading uphill and up the canyon until you reach Holly Lake, a great spot for lunch or a quick but chilly swim. Follow the String Lake Trail around the lake until the junction with Paintbrush Canyon. The lake is surrounded by rugged rock canyon walls and is a spectacular site. Trail Overview: Holly Lake is located in the heart of Paintbrush Canyon and is a great day hike for avid hikers. Notes: The Inner Park Road is closed during the winter months and typically opens in the summer in May. Park at the Leigh and String Lakes Trailhead. Follow the Inner Park Road to the North Jenny Lake Junction and turn left onto a one-way road. From the South entrance to the park (near Jackson, Wyoming), drive north to Moose Junction and turn left. Once on the west side of the lake, you can link this trail up with Paintbrush Canyon Trail (look for signs). The trail is 3.3 miles round trip and takes about 3 hours. You can walk along this easy trail clockwise or counter-clockwise. Stop and take a dip in this shallow lake if it is a warm summer day. Trail Overview: From the trailhead, the String Lake Trail circumnavigates the lake through an old burn area and along bright blue waters.
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