Near Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes
Near Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes
Near Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes
Near Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes
Near Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes

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Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes

4.0 (7 Ratings)
Follow the forested shore of Leigh Lake to two small lakes as Mount Moran towers ominously above.
9.4
mi
Distance
157
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeLakefrontLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.4mi
Distance
157ft
Elevation Gain
157ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
6,928ft
High Point
6,861ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Starting from the !Leigh Lake Trailhead (located at the northern end of the Leigh parking area), head northwest on Leigh Lake Trailhead Connector. At the first junction you encounter turn right to start the scenic journey along String Lake Trail. Follow this north as the Mount Moran views just keep coming! From the top of the Leigh Lake you'll have epic views of Mount Woodring (11,591'), Rockchuck Peak (11,145'), and Grand Teton (13,775') as it looms to the south.Once you're at the northern tip of Leigh Lake, head west and take your pick of which lake to enjoy: Bearpaw or Trapper. Trapper Lake provides stunning views of the Jackson Hole Valley and is less-trafficked, but Bearpaw has better views of the mountains... If you're torn on which to experience, just do both! Once you've had your fill of lakefront views, head back to the !Leigh Lake Trailhead.

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Contributors
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