Alpine, Wyoming
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Alpine
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Alta, Wyoming
Leigh Lake via String Lake Trailhead
4.82.84 miLeigh Lake is absolutely stunning with about as many recreational activities as you can imagine for a lake. It is a short flat one mile hike from the trailhead at String Lake to Leigh. Once you get there can go as far along as you wish along the 2 mile lakeshore. You can also Kayak, Canoe, or SUP...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop
5.018.77 mi / 4088 ft gainThis is one of the most picturesque and popular overnight trails in the Tetons for a reason. The trailhead is located at the String Lake parking lot. The trail constantly changes at every turn; be ready to experience a wide variety of gorgeous scenes from lush dense forests, scattered waterfalls,...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Mount Moran
10 mi / 5500 ft gainMount Moran’s CMC Route is best climbed by starting at String Lake’s boat launch. From here, pack up your overnight and climbing gear into your kayak or canoe and start your journey north on String Lake. At the end of the lake, portage a few hundred yards to Leigh Lake and continue your paddle no...Read more
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