351 m away
Paintbrush and Cascade Canyon Loop
An epic loop through two vibrant canyons with spectacular views from Paintbrush Divide.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Mt. Moran via CMC Face
Grand Teton National Park
5.5 route up Moran, accessed via Leigh Lake paddle
Trail Running Difficult
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
Start at the Leigh Lake trailhead. Paddle String Lake, then portage to Leigh Lake. Paddle to the Falling Ice Glacier drainage. (You can also hike, but it's a tricky bushwhack from the Patrol Cabin.)
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Description
Ascend boulder / talus along the runoff. ~Halfway up, turn left and follow a trail to Drizzlepuss. Rappel (or downclimb) to the start of CMC Face.
There are many variations up CMC Face, from low class 5 on the south ridge to mid-5s closer to the Black Dike. Rappel (or downclimb) back to Drizzlepuss, upclimb being the crux. Reverse course from the Drizzlepuss summit.
We used two 60m ropes and a mix of cams / nuts. You can find a number of maintained anchors along CMC Face and one on Drizzlepuss.
Full trip report: https://www.grizzliesandavalanches.com/cmc-face/
Difficulty
Difficult
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
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Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 136 m
- Descent
- 136 m
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A easy lakeside run with astounding views of the Tetons.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 155 m
- Descent
- 155 m
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Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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Guidebooks in this area
6 routes · Trail Running
Easy Trail Runs Along Grand Teton NP's Glacial Lakes
4 routes · Trail Running
The 4 Must-Do Epic Trail Runs in the Teton Range
20 routes · Trail Running
Run the Tetons: Every Must-Do Trail Run in Jackson Hole
11 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
The Best of the Tetons | Grand Teton National Park
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