![]() Wherever you go may the trail rise up to meet you. I would certainly ask the same questions at and where I too would answer more in depth. Whether you’re backpacking or day-hiking, the lake insists on visitors taking a break at its inviting shores. At 9,410 feet above sea level, it’s filled with crystal clear water below alpine tundra covered mountain cliffs. I just posted about dayhikes in those areas on another thread here. Holly Lake is a destination for many day-hikers, and for good reason. ![]() You will get to hike to the beautiful alpine. The remaining sites are filled on a first-come, first-served basis at park permit. Bear right Y-junction toward Paintbrush Canyon. backcountry campsites and all of the group sites may be reserved in advance. There are better early season alternatives in the Northeastern Wind Rivers of the Shoshone National Forest's Fitzpatrick Wilderness and the southern Gros Ventre approaches of Granite Creek area. Backpacking through Cascade and Paintbrush Canyon offers incredible views of the Grand Tetons, as well as a number of spectacular viewpoints along the way. At the String Lake Trailhead, turn right (heading southwest) and cross the wooden bridge between String and Jenny lakes. If you're not locked into early June the USUAL date when Rangers have cut steps and you don't really need an ice axe any more is July 10th. - Paintbrush Divide Trail, WY Weather Forecast - Local Paintbrush Divide Trail, Wyoming weather forecasts and current conditions. And potentially a lot of snow travel just getting to and from the divide. If you are locked into Early June Bill is spot on about experience. Paintbrush divide is steep, you’d have to be prepared for snow travel over it if you’re going to do so. Make sure you're party stays together ALL THE TIME or that every person has bear spray. With multiple apex predators I'm not a fan of Hammock Camping and trees can be tough to find in some places. Bills mention of grizzlies is spot on, saw one in lower Paintbrush in 2005. On that route my favorite campsite is Holly Lake. You can camp here, or continue past Lake Solitude and the Paintbrush Divide to Holly Lake, another lovely tent spot in the cirque rounding Mount Woodring.
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