Leigh lake and moran bay, grand teton national park, wyoming. Grand teton national park lodging insider information. Each lake is unique and can make for a short or long day. Grand teton national park pet friendly campgrounds. If you can get far enough but not too far along the trail, the views of the mountains reflected in the lake.
Rockefeller preserve, death canyon and granite canyon. Photographs along the leigh lake trail and beyond, in grand teton national park, wyoming, including bearpaw lake, trapper lake, jackson lake, moran bay and grassy island. String, leigh, bearpaw and trapper lakes hiking trail in grand teton national park, wy travel along a series of photogenic lakes with gorgeous views of the teton range stretching from teewinot mountain to mount moran. From downtown jackson, head north on highway 89 for roughly 12 miles to the moose junction. After about 10 miles, look for the north jenny lake junction.
Leigh, bearpaw and trapper lakes hiking trail in grand teton national park. Backpack trip into bearpaw lake in the grand teton national park. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until september. Bearpaw lake hike to bearpaw lake in grand teton national park. Grand teton national park park boundary p a r k christian o b o u n d a r y jackson lake junction moran junction. In 2000 the students didnt stay with the advisor when we finished paddling across string lake. Bearpaw lake is an easy to moderate 8mile km round trip hike along the leigh lake trail. T here are three major access points to the trail system here.
This trail goes by 12a group, 12b, beach, 17b, trapper lake, and 12c. The glacier trail is that section of the trail system which climbs the east slope of the grand teton to surprise and amphitheater lakes at elevations of nearly 10,000 feet. Leigh lake, located within grand teton national park in wyoming, is an easy day hike that offers spectacular views of the teton range from the shores of a pristine alpine lake the best views unfold after hiking approximately 1. Hiking in grand teton national park can be a challenging experience due to the rugged nature of the landscape, including high elevation, steep trails and extreme and sudden weather changes.
If you have any questions about permits or require trip planning assistance, please contact a ranger at grand teton national park 307 7393309. Explore string and leigh lakes string and leigh lakes offer various opportunities to recreate or relax in grand teton. Department of the interior grand teton national park john d. A variety of destinations permit parties to tailor their day to fit the time, energy and skill level of their group. This easy, relatively level hike visits scenic string lake, leigh lake, bearpaw. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from march until october. After about 10 miles, look for the north jenny lake junction and make a left. A lightningcaused fire, the bearpaw bay fire began on august 30 and has been managed for resource benefits according to the park s fire management plan. This is the sister hike to paintbrush divide featuring great rewards and minimal elevation gain. For those looking for an easygoing, but rewarding hike, bearpaw lake and trapper lake make for great destinations. Jenny lake district trails grand teton national park u.
Photographs of leigh lake and moran bay, grand teton national. String lake, leigh lake, bearpaw lake, and trapper lake. The 10 best grand teton national park hotel deals apr 2020. In yosemite national park, mirror lake draws many visitors due to its very accessible trail and the chance to see half dome perfectly reflected in the water. String, leigh, bearpaw, and trapper lakes this effortless outandback offers unparalleled views of rocky canyons and towering glaciertopped peaks, all from the shores of four gorgeous mountain lakes. The facility offers 385 guest rooms overlooking jackson lake a perfect start for your grand teton national park lodging options.
Memorial parkway taggart lake bradley lake lupine meadows trailhead taggart lake trailhead cottonwood creek picnic area. Visit grand teton national park my yellowstone park. Both are tucked away at the base of mount moran to the west, in between leigh lake to the south and jackson lake to the north. Sep 17, 2017 jenny lake, hidden falls and inspiration point in grand teton national park, wyoming. Memorial parkway park boundary p a r k m b o u n d a r y campground food service picnic area marina lodging ranger station selfguiding trail store tentonly campground gas station horseback riding do not use this map for backcountry hiking. The 5 best grand teton national park camping of 2020 with. Bearpaw and trapper lake trail closed wyoming alltrails. String lake sits at the base of the teton range and offers mountain views.
Bearpaw lake is located in grand teton national park, in the u. Grand teton national park bearpaw and trapper lake trail is a 7. Memorial parkway grand teton national park raft launch raft launch raft launch raft launch no trailers or large rvs on one lane portion road closed from early november to early may jackson lake junction moran junction north jenny lake junction south jenny lake junction. Lake solitude hike grand teton national park, wyoming. Bearpaw lake is south of trapper lake and north of leigh lake. The fire was mapped during a midmorning flight with a portable global positioning system gps unit and determined to be 2,844 acres.
Permits for private trips are available through the national park service, but if you dont have the gear or the skills to lead your own kayaking trip in grand teton or yellowstone national parks, excursions with an authorized national park concessioner like o. Park at the leigh lake or string lake parking lots. Due to its length, not many visitors make it to bearpaw lake unless they are heading into the back country. This smaller park is often overlooked in the shadow of big brother yellowstone, but in fact, families can easily settle in here for a week or more. Nov 11, 2017 bearpaw lake and trapper lake trail description. Wildlife, majestic peaks and pristine waters are the signature attributes of the grand teton lakes. String, leigh, bearpaw and trapper lakes hiking trail in. Starting elevation 6933 feet max elevation 6966 feet. Leeks marina at this marina you have parking for boat trailers and vehicles for up to three nights maximum, but no boat rentals. Follow the forested shore of leigh lake to two small lakes as mount moran towers. The chain of lakes at the base of the tetons beginning with string lake, then progressing through leigh lake and bearpaw lake, all the way to trapper lakes in grand teton national park is a. String and leigh lakes grand teton national park u. Hidden falls and inspiration point grand teton national park hoosier boo. Approximately two miles northeast of north jenny lake junction on the teton park road, and west of spalding bay on jackson lake.
The hike to lake solitude in grand teton national park is a classic. Active pursuits in grand teton national park biking. Feb 19, 2019 grand teton national park and its worldclass scenery attracts nearly 4 million visitors per year. Bearpaw lake is situated 4100 feet north of mystic isle. From amphitheater lake it is possible to scramble over loose morainic rock and reach teton glacier the most accessible of the ice fields in grand teton national park. Best hiking trails near bearpaw lake wyoming gaia gps. The outandback trail leads from string lake to trapper lake, with. Pictures of leigh lake and moran bay, grand teton national park, wyoming. While there, i decided to tackle bearpaw lake trail. Once youre at the northern tip of leigh lake, head west and take your pick of which lake to enjoy. Click here for blogs and video on bearpaw lake national park john d. The majestic teton mountains provide a picturesque backdrop for this fullservice resort hotel. Follow this north as the mount moran views just keep coming. String lake, leigh lake, bearpaw lake, trapper lake and moran bay on jackson lake.
This is a difficult loop trail to bearpaw lake in grand teton national park. Bearpaw lake trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near grand teton national park, wy. Detailed description of the string, leigh, bearpaw and trapper. Boat rentals and kayaks are available at signal mountain lodge and jenny lake. A hiking log and guide to accessing bearpaw lake and trapper lake at the base of mount moran in grand teton national park, wyoming. With jenny lake and jackson lake at 6,320 feet and the summit of the grand teton at,770 feet, the park s elevation ranges create one of the nations most aweinspiring landscapes. Cycling is allowed on all paved and unpaved roads that also permit cars but not trails, but youll want to be choosy about your destinationsin some spots, the park roads are narrow, winding, and choked with traffic, which makes for lessthansatisfying cycling. Grand teton national park is one of my absolute favorites, because its accessible and aweinspiring while remaining unpretentious. Complete guide to grand teton national park the unending.
Grand teton lakes, wyoming, usa vacation info lakelubbers. Grand teton national park activities best national parks. This is a great area for families or anyone looking for an easy, relaxed outing with great views. Snuggled within grand teton national park, three lakes in particular offer scenery, easy trail hikes and opportunities for lakeshore camping. Jenny lake, string lake and leigh lake lie in a row just south of larger jackson lake.
From the top of the leigh lake youll have epic views of mount woodring 11,591, rockchuck peak 11,145, and grand teton,775 as it looms to the south. Bearpaw lake trail, located near grand teton national park, wyoming is a 1. Over the summer of 2017, i was at grand teton national park in wyoming. String lake is a shallow lake and is a popular area for picnics and swimming. See also below, photo maps and more lists of peak names summit top, highest elevations plus a link to profile drawings of the teton range with the names of peaks seen from three views along the highways, to help you identify each peak you see. May 21, 2017 the chain of lakes at the base of the tetons beginning with string lake, then progressing through leigh lake and bearpaw lake, all the way to trapper lakes in grand teton national park is a wonderful level walk with loads of variations for all sorts of hikers. Photographs of leigh lake and moran bay, grand teton. The grand teton park newspaper prints this drawing of most of the peaks of the teton range, with their names and summit elevations. Bearpaw lake is a lake inside of grand teton national park.
Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park. Bearpaw lake bearpaw lake is located in grand teton national park, in the u. Sep 05, 2009 teton interagency firefighters continued fire suppression on the southeast flank of the bearpaw bay fire in grand teton national park throughout monday, september 28. The centerpiece of grand teton national park is the snowcapped, jagged teton range, americas quintessential mountain range rearing up majestically out of the sagebrushcovered flats of jackson hole, wyoming. Active pursuits in grand teton national park frommers. Grand teton 770ft 7m middle teton 12804ft 3902m blacktail butte 7688ft 2343m kelly 10908ft 3325m bivouac peak. The out andback trail leads from string lake to trapper lake, with. The photo below shows the staircase at the leigh lake end of the portage trail from string lake. Sep 14, 2015 a hiking log and guide to accessing bearpaw lake and trapper lake at the base of mount moran in grand teton national park, wyoming.
String, leigh, bearpaw and trapper lakes hiking trail in grand. Bearpaw lake via leigh lake trail wyoming gaia gps. When we first moved to salt lake i thought wed go to grand teton all the time. Take a left and continue straight to the entrance station and either acquire or show a permit to gain access to grand teton national park. Bearpaw lake is a glacial lake located in grand teton national park. Located south of yellowstone national park and north of the town of jackson, grand tetons 310,000 acres includes lush valley floors, mountain meadows, alpine lakes and the rising peaks of the teton range. String lake to leigh lake, grand teton national park. Details for the hike to bearpaw lake in grand teton national park. Hiking in grand teton national park can be a challenging experience due to the rugged nature of the landscape, including high elevation. This crystal clear lake is backdropped by the jagged tetons, features a wonderful overlook, a waterfall, and a pond that is popular with moose. Bearpaw lake and trapper lake grand teton national park. And although its on the longer side, the stunning alpine lake solitude grants unbelievable views of the grand tetons. Leigh lake trail is a 7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near moose, wyoming that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.
Apr 27, 2016 welcome to the grand teton national park information page. Leigh lake and bearpaw lake grand teton national park. Its time to meet one of wyomings most stunning destinationsgrand teton national park. Best camping in grand teton national park on tripadvisor. The leigh lake trail in grand teton national park is famous and with good reason. String, leigh, bearpaw and trapper lakes hiking trail in grand teton national park, wy travel along a series of photogenic lakes with gorgeous views of the. Jenny lake is located in grand teton national park. Lupine meadows, south jenny lake, and north jenny lake. Jenny lake, hidden falls and inspiration point grand teton.
The loop around this beautiful valley up and down tenaya creek is a popular one with yosemites visitors. Leigh lake grand teton national park 2020 all you need. The lake is accessible via a moderate hiking trail. The chain of lakes at the base of the tetons beginning with string lake, then progressing through leigh lake and bearpaw lake, all the way to trapper lakes in grand teton national park is a wonderful level walk with loads of variations for all sorts of hikers. Bearpaw lake is an easy to moderate 8mile round trip hike along the leigh lake trail. Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area. Another top activity of things to do in grand teton national park is to get in the water. When planning a boating trip to the grand teton national park, boaters can choose from one of four marinas located within the park and its outer edges. Reservations for grand teton national park backcountry permits can only be made online through recreation. Grand teton national park rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the teton range stands monument to the people. May 21, 2017 the chain of lakes at the base of the tetons beginning with string lake, then progressing through leigh lake and bearpaw lake, all the way to trapper lakes in grand teton national park is a. The chain of lakes at the base of the tetons beginning with string lake, then progressing through leigh lake and bearpaw lake, all the way to trapper lakes in grand teton national park. Grand teton national park is an american national park in northwestern wyoming.
With so many lakes at the grand teton national park, its natural if you want to enjoy some time on the water. This easy, relatively level hike visits scenic string lake, leigh lake, bearpaw lake and trapper lake and features fine views of the teton range from the cathedral group to mount moran. Mdt 0995 teton interagency firefighters began fire suppression activities on the southeast flank of the bearpaw bay fire in grand teton national park on saturday morning, september 26, after brisk northwest winds on friday evening pushed the fire 1. This is one of two lakes in grand teton national park that allows motorboats. Topped by,770foot grand teton, these mountains are a magnet for hikers with over 200 miles of hiking trails. Memorial parkway parking tips during july and august trailhead parking areas fill early in the day, especially south jenny lake, string lake, lupine meadows, laurance s.