This trail goes right along the shore of Leigh Lake and the further up you'll visit Bear Paw and Trapper Lakes. Bear Paw is beautiful! I highly recommend going at least that far. Trapper - take it or leave it. I went early in the morning - like 7am - and got some awesome pictures of the mountains reflecting in... More

We hiked from the south end of String lake to the portage stairs at Leigh lake. If you are like me and can not get around as good as you used to, but still love the outdoors, this is a great hike as it is pretty flat. The views are many and varied, and the beauty is indescribable by mere... More

My wife and i did the Leigh Lake/Bear Paw hike which is a total of 8 miles. It is pretty much flat the whole way. The hike is pretty as it is a trail right next to String Lake...then Leigh Lake...and then to Bear Paw lake. The problem with this hike is that what you see at the first couple... More

saw this lake first on horseback....funny how a few feet up changes your perspective and increases your appreciation of what you take in(assuming your horse co-operates of course) our guide told us this lake was named after the beaver trapper whose wife inspired the naming of Jenny lake(some say the most beautiful of the lakes in grand teton park)....the guide... More