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Just north of Jenny Lake Lodge, this hike follows the shoreline of String Lake before arriving at Leigh Lake after about a mile. Leigh Lake offers crystal clear waters and reflecting views of the Tetons. As with most hikes in the area, beware of the overwhelming presence of mosquitoes if you plan to do this hike in the summer.
The Leigh Lake Trail is a five-mile-long (8 km) hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. For its entire length it is also part of the Valley Trail. The trail starts at the Leigh Lake trailhead and follows the eastern shores of String and Leigh Lakes and extends to Trapper Lake. The Leigh Lake trailhead is off the one-way road from North Jenny Lake Junction. The trail provides access to a half dozen camping sites on Leigh, Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes.
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Paintbrush Canyon hike is one of the most rewarding canyon hikes in Grand Teton. The trailhead is at String Lake, just north of Jenny Lake. The hike from the trailhead to Paintbrush Canyon all the way to Holly Lake is 12.4 miles round trip and the last couple miles is strenuous.The total elevation gain is 2,749 ft.
This turnout offers a great view of the three highest peaks in the Teton range: Teewinot, the Grand Teton and Mt. Owen
A worthwhile and fun activity is to see by Jenny Lake. You can hike 2.5 miles to the falls and take a boat ride back ($7 one way, $10 round trip). The falls and whitewater is spectacular as it makes its mad dash down to Jenny Lake. Be sure to be on the lookout for rock climbers near the falls. Beyond Hidden Falls the hiking trail continues with a climb up to Inspiration Point which affords a spectacular view over Jenny Lake and Jackson Hole. After another climb the trail flattens out and heads west along highly scenic Cascade Canyon. Eventually the trail reaches Lake Solitude.