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The ultimate adventure guide
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
You'll have excellent views of String Lake from the Leigh Lake Trailhead.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
You miss these views if you start at the String Lake Trailhead.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
A scenic bench beside String Lake.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
The bridge over String Lake near the String Lake Trailhead.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
The bridge over String Lake is one of the most charming spots in the Tetons.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Setting out toward Inspiration Point from String Lake.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
The creek flows from String Lake down to Jenny Lake.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Teton views from String Lake.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
A grouse running away.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Soaring cliffs as you near the mouth of Cascade Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Soaring cliffs as you near the mouth of Cascade Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Soaring cliffs as you near the mouth of Cascade Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Here is the sign letting you know to head west up Cascade Canyon to reach Inspiration Point.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
At the top of the switchbacks are some amazing sights of Mount Teewinot (12,326 ft).
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Mule deer at the mouth of the canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Mule deer along the trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Animals in the park are not afraid of humans.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
The sign marking the fork in the road: east heads to Inspiration Point, and west goes to Cascade Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Trekking into Cascade Canyon for a bit before heading to Inspiration Point.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Gorgeous canyon views from the trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Trekking into Cascade Canyon for a bit before heading to Inspiration Point.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
A moose just along the trail minutes from the lookout.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Looking northwest back up Cascade Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Inspiration Point and Jenny Lake.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Great views from Inspiration Point, though the hike in is just as remarkable.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
10/11/2017
Canyon views on the return.