5/30/2023 0 Comments Paintbrush divide in june![]() ![]() While you absolutely can hike to Holly Lake and back to the trailhead as a day hike, we recommend extending your journey to either include the full Paintbrush Canyon Cascade Canyon Loop (21.9 miles, 4,229 feet of elevation gain for the full loop) or at least to Paintbrush Divide, which will add about 4 miles and 1,200 feet round trip. The trail winds around Rockchuck Peak (11,123 feet) before heading west into Paintbrush Canyon and deeper into the Teton backcountry. Holly Lake is nestled at the end of Paintbrush Canyon between Mount Woodring (11,539 feet) to the north and the Jaw (11,365 feet) to the south. The hike to Holly Lake is challenging, covering 12.4 miles and 2,749 feet of elevation gain. Located about 30 minutes north of the ever-growing Jackson, Wyoming and about an hour or so south of Yellowstone National Park, no visit to the West is complete without some time spent in the Tetons. It is definitely our favorite national park! From the dramatic top of the Grand Teton to the depths of Jackson Lake and everything in between, we have yet to find a place as beautiful as Grand Teton National Park. With over 300,000 acres, 200 miles of hiking trails, dozens of lakes, meandering rivers, iconic mountain peaks, and pervasive wildlife, there is plenty to explore in Grand Teton National Park. Of course, any journey into the Teton backcountry is always an amazing adventure but with so many options to choose from, prioritization is key! In this article, we outline everything you need to know about hiking to Holly Lake in Grand Teton and explain why it is better done as part of a longer day hike or backpacking trip ![]() If you are already going as far as Holly Lake, it’s worth extending your hike to at least see Paintbrush Divide even if you don’t hike all the way up. We have hiked almost all the day hikes in Grand Teton National Park and explored much of the Teton backcountry, and in our opinion, the hike to Holly Lake alone would not be at the top of our list but makes for a great stop on a longer day hike or backpacking trip. With so many awesome hikes to choose from, should Holly Lake be at the top of your Grand Teton hiking bucket list!? There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails and dozens of beautiful lakes, so we know how difficult it can be to choose a hike in Grand Teton National Park. ![]() One popular hike in Grand Teton is the 12.4 mile trek to Holly Lake, situated deep in the backcountry, just below the famous Paintbrush Divide. ![]()
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