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Grand Teton National Park hiking guide

Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop

An 18.2-mile out-and-back with 4,150 ft of climbing in Jenny Lake, rated extreme.

Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop, Grand Teton National Park
Photo: fchelaru

Key facts

Length
18.2 mi (29.3 km)
Elevation gain
4,150 ft (1,266 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Extreme
Area
Jenny Lake
Highest point
10,701 ft
Lowest point
6,798 ft

About Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop

Follow the trail through Cascade Canyon, passing by willow-lined streams and open glacial valleys. The path alternates between forest and open views, home to wildlife like moose and marmots. The scenic lake is a perfect spot for lunch, with a rocky peninsula offering breathtaking views.

Route map

Route map of Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop in Grand Teton National Park1 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Paintbrush Canyon - Cascade Canyon Loop8,00010,000051015Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 10,701 ftLow 6,798 ft
Elevation runs from 6,798 ft to 10,701 ft over 17.9 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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