String Lake Trailhead is accessed from Jenny Lake Road. This popular hiking destination required Deb and I to get an early morning start to beat the crowd and ensured us a parking place.
On this loop trail, we crossed the stream along the shore of the lake and a more gradual elevation gain. Mid May hikes here means there is still quite a bit of snow in the shaded areas. This part of the trail took us above the lake for amazing views. We crossed several small streams from the spring thaw, the young aspens had fresh greenery and the remnants of a burn area was still visible.
The snow covered skyline above hosted the Mount St. John, Rock of Ages & Rockachuck Peak. The trail continued into the shady forest where we came upon a trail marker that took us back down toward the lake.
This bridge spanned the waterway between String & Leigh Lakes. It was also a landing for our String Lake kayak adventure, but that’s a story for another day! Next time Deb and I plan to portage our kayaks and paddle on Leigh Lake.
The trail now follows the shoreline along the crystal clear waters of String Lake. Viewing the inspirational Grand Teton peaks on the last leg to the parking lot made for additional photo stops along the way. We logged 4.6 miles on this day’s hike and only a short drive back to the campground for lunch.
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