![]() The final section ascends through sparkling Alpine meadows beneath a jagged snow-covered ridge then crosses a steep scree slope, past a small glacier and on to the summit. The northernmost drainage is accessed by the Paintbrush Canyon Trail, which passes spectacular and varied scenery over the 8 miles to its highpoint of 10,700 feet at Paintbrush Divide starting next to pretty String Lake, the path climbs gradually up Paintbrush Canyon giving distant views of the much larger Leigh and Jackson lakes, and reaches another scenic lake ( Holly) after 6 miles, set in a rocky, glacial bowl. There are five main routes, along Granite, Open and Death canyons in the south of the park, and the adjacent Cascade and Paintbrush canyons further north, both of which may be seen by a strenuous loop hike of 19 miles and nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain - quite possible for fit hikers to complete on one long day, though two primitive campsites en route allow for multi-day hikes. The recent completion of restoration projects at Jenny Lake, including the backcountry trails leading to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, and the current Snake River Gateways project are other successful examples of how the Foundation and the park work in partnership to enhance the visitor experience and protect park resources.Canyons provide a course for most backcountry hikes in Grand Teton National Park, along trails that follow mountain streams up valleys which are thickly wooded at the lower end but become steadily rockier and less vegetated, as the paths climb towards the tundra zone above 10,000 feet. The Grand Teton National Park Foundation has committed to help enhance and sustain the park’s spectacular trails. The Foundation’s support enables the National Park Service to assess, plan, and execute specialized trail initiatives. For safety purposes, the trail will have intermittent closures during construction activities. Closures will allow uninterrupted work to be performed and time to clear the trail of any newly created hazards.Īlthough no delays are expected, trail users should also anticipant seeing NPS crews working in high elevation locations along the Static Peak Trail rehabilitating historic stone retaining walls. The trail damage now poses safety hazards to hikers.ĭuring construction, loose materials such as rocks and gravel may be moved downhill and cause a safety hazard to hikers below. The eastern slope is a scree slope and over time, water flow from melting snow and yearly visitor use has eroded and shifted the trail. Paintbrush Divide is the highest point along the Teton Crest Trail at 10,700 feet/3,261 meters in elevation, and is typically one of the most challenging locations for trail users. Sections of the trail were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps dating back to 1934, and despite constant use, much of the trail has remained largely untouched by park maintenance crews since then. The Teton Crest Trail is a 45-mile-long trail through the high country of the Teton Range. Grand Teton National Park, in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, are in their third year working to improve sections of the Teton Crest Trail. There will be intermittent 30-minute closures on a section of the trail near the summit of Paintbrush Divide between July 21-26, August 4-9, and August 18-23. Visitors planning on hiking over Paintbrush Divide during these dates should expect delays in both directions. Working on the trail, GrandTeton National Park / NPS - J. Oil Trains Pose A Significant Threat To National Parks.The Care And Keeping Of History Within The National Park System.Wastewater And Sewer Facilities Failing In National Parks.Private Philanthropy Fills The Gaps Of Deferred Maintenance.National Park Roads And Bridges Impacted By Lack Of Maintenance.NPS Is Running $670 Million Behind On Caring For Maintained Landscapes.Mixing Energy Development And National Parks.Maintenance Backlog Impacts Historic Structures In National Parks.Lack Of Dollars Crippling National Park Facilities For Staff And Visitors.Invasive Species A Plague On the National Park System.Groups Continually At Work To Acquire Private Lands Key To National Parks.Backlog Of Maintenance Needs Creates Risks In National Parks.Tackling The Maintenance Backlog In The Park System.Coping With 21st Century Wildfires In The Parks.Mixing Oil And Water At Big Cypress National Preserve.Not Enough Water And Too Many Invasives At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.Colorado River Series-Canyonlands National Park.Special Reports Toggle submenu for Special Reports. ![]()
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