The trail begins at Cascade Canyon, which means you can take the boat across Jenny Lake or hike around it to begin.
The start of Cascade Canyon.
Cascade Canyon.
Not a bad canyon to pass through on the way to the Lake Solitude Trail.
At the end of Cascade Canyon is the fork. Head right to go to Lake Solitude.
The heavily wooded early part of the trail.
Cascade Canyon.
Looking back east down the canyon. This is the view you get on the way back as well.
North Fork Canyon is absolutely stunning.
Cascade Creek.
One of the footbridges on the way to the lake.
Looking back at Grand Teton (13,776 ft) and Teewinot Mountain (12,326 ft).
Flowers and Tetons are a great combination.
Nearby forest fires during the summer may add some haze, but the immense beauty cuts right through it.
Cascade Canyon.
Cascade Canyon.
Columbine along the trail in Cascade Canyon.
There are some seriously rugged stretches in Cascade Canyon.
One of the many large and small waterfalls along the way.
Huge concentrations of bluebell wildflowers in Cascade Canyon.
The final bridge in Cascade Canyon.
Lake Solitude.
Lake Solitude.
Lake Solitude.
A small island in Lake Solitude.
Lake Solitude.
Heading back down from Lake Solitude.