![]() 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). 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. With the exception of the one stretch of trail from Jenny Lake. Because of its length, much of the trail is quite lightly trafficked. 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. One of Grand Teton National Park’s longer day hikes, the 18.6-mile Paintbrush Divide Loop offers breathtaking views of the Teton Range’s rugged, alpine landscape. 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. The recent completion of restoration projects at Jenny Lake, including the backcountry trails leading to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, and the current Snake River Gateways project are other successful examples of how the Foundation and the park work in partnership to enhance the visitor experience and protect park resources.String Lake Trailhead, 6,880 ft (2,100 m) ![]() The Grand Teton National Park Foundation has committed to help enhance and sustain the park’s spectacular trails. The Foundation’s support enables the National Park Service to assess, plan, and execute specialized trail initiatives. For safety purposes, the trail will have intermittent closures during construction activities. Closures will allow uninterrupted work to be performed and time to clear the trail of any newly created hazards.Īlthough no delays are expected, trail users should also anticipant seeing NPS crews working in high elevation locations along the Static Peak Trail rehabilitating historic stone retaining walls. The trail damage now poses safety hazards to hikers.ĭuring construction, loose materials such as rocks and gravel may be moved downhill and cause a safety hazard to hikers below. ![]() The eastern slope is a scree slope and over time, water flow from melting snow and yearly visitor use has eroded and shifted the trail. The Teton Crest Trail Renewal is an ongoing initiative by Grand Teton National Park Foundation, and we love for. Paintbrush Divide is the highest point along the Teton Crest Trail at 10,700 feet/3,261 meters in elevation, and is typically one of the most challenging locations for trail users. Sections of the trail were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps dating back to 1934, and despite constant use, much of the trail has remained largely untouched by park maintenance crews since then. The Teton Crest Trail is a 45-mile-long trail through the high country of the Teton Range. Grand Teton National Park, in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, are in their third year working to improve sections of the Teton Crest Trail. There will be intermittent 30-minute closures on a section of the trail near the summit of Paintbrush Divide between July 21-26, August 4-9, and August 18-23. Visitors planning on hiking over Paintbrush Divide during these dates should expect delays in both directions. Working on the trail, GrandTeton National Park / NPS - J.
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