I was blissfully unaware that a wet tent would not be my biggest challenge today. I knew from our first day that although the morning is all blue skies, in the afternoons the clouds build up and we would likely encounter rain, and I do hate being wet. Maybe you’ll get a chance to dry it out during your lunch stop…maybe not. You want to just wait until it dries, but you don’t have time. Packing up a wet tent is a mental challenge early in the morning. If you plan on spending the night in a backcountry camping area you will need to acquire a backcountry camping permit, available at the Craig Thomas Visitor Center in Moose or the Jenny Lake Ranger Station.Grand Tetons Adventure – Day Three – 7/27/09 – Leigh Lake Trail/Paintbrush Divide Trail to North Fork Cascade Canyon Campsite – 10.5 Miles Stop by a park Visitor Center before you hike to determine if you need an ice ax or crampons to hike over the divide. Make sure to wear sturdy hiking boots and bring plenty of layers. Notes: Paintbrush Divide is often covered in snow until mid-summer. When you reach Jenny Lake, turn left and follow the trail back to String Lake Trailhead. At the mouth of Cascade Canyon, take a moment to gaze out from Inspiration Point and visit Hidden Falls. From the divide, descend to Lake Solitude and down Cascade Canyon. The trail ascends to the stunning Holly Lake, a great resting point, and then continues over the steep Paintbrush Divide. Follow the trail around the lake and then head up Paintbrush Canyon (look for trail sign). The loop trail begins at String Lake Trailhead. Trail Overview: This strenuous loop hike can be completed as a long day hike or an overnight by camping in Paintbrush or Cascade Canyon backcountry camping areas.
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