476 m away
String Lake
One of the best short hikes in the Grand Teton National Park, and a great choice for everyone in the family.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 92 m
- Descent
- 92 m
Painbrush Divide
Grand Teton National Park
Long and beautiful hike through the Teton Range
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 31 km, 1295 vertical metres of ascent and 1295 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Hike to the Paintbrush Divide via Inspiration Point, up through Cascade Canyon, and down the Paintbrush Canyon
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
Similar routes nearby
478 m away
Leigh, Bearpaw, and Trapper Lakes
A long yet relaxing hike to three of the park's stunning glacial lakes, and a great option to enjoy the sunrise as it illuminates the mountainside.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 136 m
- Descent
- 136 m
3.8 km away
Jenny Lake Loop
A easy lakeside hike with astounding views of the Tetons.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 155 m
- Descent
- 155 m
3.9 km away
Hidden Falls
A shorter, family-friendly hike to the only year-round waterfall in Grand Teton National Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Descent
- 140 m
5.7 km away
Grand Teton Lower Saddle
Epic trek to the saddle in between the Middle and Grand Teton.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
5.7 km away
Delta Lake
A day hike to one of the prettiest lakes in the Tetons!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 700 m
- Descent
- 700 m
5.7 km away
Amphitheater and Delta Lakes
A difficult day hike to stunning sub-alpine lakes shouldered by the highest peaks in the Tetons.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
8.5 km away
Teton Crest Trail: North Fork Cascade Canyon to Leigh Lake Trailhead (via Cascade Canyon)
One final stretch through beautiful Cascade Canyon
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Descent
- 605 m
8.5 km away
Teton Crest Trail: North Fork Cascade Canyon to Leigh Lake Trailhead (via Paintbrush Canyon)
An epic final day on the Teton Crest Trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 677 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Hiking
Backpack Below Jagged Peaks on the Teton Crest Trail
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Best Day Hikes in the USA’s Northern Rockies
11 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
The Best of the Tetons | Grand Teton National Park
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Most Famous Hike in Every US National Park
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