(Information on the Loop Trail is at the end of this description.) Stay on the manl trail toward Leigh and Bearpaw Lakes. The path now winds along the lakeshore, passing a trail branching right at 0.9 miles.Īt 1.3 miles reach the junction with the String Lake Loop trail branching left (northwest) toward Paintbrush Divide. Early in the morning the peak is perfectly mirrored in the lake’s still waters. We continue straight ahead along the Leigh Lake trail that swings to the northeast and briefly leaves the lakeshore, traveling through forest.Īt 0.7 miles we again reach the lakeshore where fine views open to Mount Moran rising to the northwest. To your right, a 0.1 mile walkway leads to the upper parking area. Soon the path reaches the junction with the Leigh Lake trail at 0.5 miles. Teewinot and Symmetry Peak rise to the southwest. As you travel along the lakeshore the views slowly evolves with Mount Saint John and Rockchuck Mountain dominating the view across the lake. Reeds grow along the lakeshore and fish dart about the clear, shallow water.Īt 0.3 miles the trail curves to the north as it crosses a wood bridge across a small bay. The beginning of the hike features stunning views of the Cathedral Group, composed of the largest peaks in the park, along with Mount Saint John and Rockchuck Mountain. Viewpoints and numerous access points along the shore will slow your progress. Mount Moran (13,605-ft.) rises to the northwest.įrom the southeast end of String Lake the String Lake Trail heads northwest (toward Leigh Lake) along the east side of the lake. To the southwest are fine views of the Cathedral Group Teewinot Mountain (12,235-ft.), Mount Owen (12,927-ft.) and the Grand Teton (13,770-ft.). Mount Saint John (11,430-ft.) and Rockchuck Mountain (11,144-ft.) tower above the lake to the west. The shallow lake is warm enough to encourage swimming, a fun place to canoe/kayak and a great place for a picnic.

If starting from here, reduce the out-and-back hiking distances in the description by 0.4 mile (one-way) or 0.8 miles (round trip).īeautiful String Lake, the first lake along the chain, is a favorite destination in Grand Teton National Park. A larger parking area is located at the end of the String Lake Road. The parking area at the trailhead is very small.

Note: This description assumes you start at the beginning of the String Lake trail, at the southeast corner of Sting Lake.

String Lake to Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes: 10.0 miles (RT).

String Lake to Last Viewpoint Leigh Lake: 7.0 miles(RT).

String Lake to foot of Leigh Lake: 3.2 miles (RT).

Bears in paintbrush divide