Randy Johnson
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Saturday, September 2, 2017
At the summit of Paintbrush Divide (10,700 ft) at roughly the halfway mark of completing the Paintbrush Canyon to Cascade Canyon Loop Hike in Grand Teton National Park.
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Stay loud, have your bear spray ready, and keep your head on a swivel as you hike around Leigh Lake and up into Paintbrush Canyon.
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09/02/2017
Stay loud, have your bear spray ready, and keep your head on a swivel as you hike around Leigh Lake and up into Paintbrush Canyon.
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09/02/2017
Stay loud, have your bear spray ready, and keep your head on a swivel as you hike around Leigh Lake and up into Paintbrush Canyon.
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Elk making their way across the mountainside.
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Make sure you turn around on your early morning ascent to catch the sun rising into Paintbrush Canyon.
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Make sure you turn around on your early morning ascent to catch the sun rising into Paintbrush Canyon.
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A developed bridge crossing over a river in Lower Paintbrush Canyon.
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A developed bridge crossing over a river in Lower Paintbrush Canyon.
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Your first wide open view of Paintbrush Canyon as you climb up out of the first batch of trees into a clearing.
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Your first wide open view of Paintbrush Canyon as you climb up out of the first batch of trees into a clearing.
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A great view of a waterfall draining from the mountains before you wind up and around Paintbrush Canyon.
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Your first look at Leigh Lake below the canyon.
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The trail opens up and winds around the the Holly Lake junction in the North Fork.
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The Holly Lake junction in Upper Paintbrush Canyon.
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A great view looking up the trail in the Upper Paintbrush Canyon area.
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A sign marks the beginning of the Upper Paintbrush Camping Area. Look for more signs pointing out campsites.
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A great view looking uphill in the Upper Paintbrush Canyon area.
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Look behind you shortly after passing Holly Lake for incredible views of this alpine terrain.
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Snow fields are likely to remain into early September.
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Snow fields are likely to remain into early September.
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Snow fields are likely to remain into early September.
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You'll have amazing mountain views during the entire ascent up Paintbrush Divide.
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Hikers make their way across the rocky traverse before the difficult last push to the top.
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This is the most difficult section of the hike. Take extra precaution on every step, as all rocks are loose on this steep section before reaching the top.
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The 360-degree views from the top of Paintbrush Divide are absolutely awe-inspiring.
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Paintbrush Divide: elevation 10,700 feet.
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Two hikers cautiously navigate up the most difficult section of the pass featuring very steep and loose rocks.
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Don't forget your summit snacks en route to Paintbrush Divide. You're not going to want to leave the views up top.
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From the top of Paintbrush Divide, you can either retrace you steps back down Paintbrush Canyon or push through to Lake Solitude and down Cascade Canyon.
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Have your camera ready immediately as you descend down from Paintbrush Divide.
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The trail winds down the side of the mountain and switchbacks to reach Lake Solitude.
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A panoramic view you'll run into overlooking all of Cascade Canyon.
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A perfect view of Grand Teton while hiking down to Lake Solitude.
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Smoke from the Montana wildfires made for a hazy view of the Tetons.
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It takes most of the summer for Lake Solitude to fully thaw out.
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Normally the Tetons would be crystal clear, but wildfire smoke created a haze over the Teton Range.
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The last stretch of trail before reaching the end of Cascade Canyon at Lake Solitude.
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Grab a prime spot in the shade on the giant smooth rock on Lake Solitude and enjoy your lunch before completing the loop.
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Lake Solitude is the perfect setting to enjoy your lunch and take a dip if your body can handle the chilly water temperatures.
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Lake Solitude offers crystal clear waters to take a dip in before completing the second half of your hike.
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This view is exactly why most people hike counter-clockwise and down through Cascade Canyon.
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Cascade Canyon is absolutely filled with wildflowers.
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This view is exactly why most people hike counter-clockwise and down through Cascade Canyon.
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This view is exactly why most people hike counter-clockwise and down through Cascade Canyon.
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From Lake Solitude, you'll have a few mostly exposed miles of hiking before getting back into dense woods.
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Follow signs to the boat dock and continue around Jenny Lake toward Leigh Lake.
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As soon as you hike around Jenny Lake, you'll run into a fantastic swimming hole just a half mile from the Leigh Lake parking lot. The temperature is much more reasonable than that of Lake Solitude.
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Don't be surprised if there is a marmot or two looking for snacks at Lake Solitude.
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Be aware that even in June there can be knee deep snow toward Lake Solitude and even more up higher toward the divide. Plan this as a late summer hike.