Lorraine and Orrin Bonney suggested naming this peak 'Mount Fryxell,' although as of this writing, this is an unofficial eponym for Peak 11270. On the hike down, we passed by Lake Solitude. We started and ended at the String Lake Trailhead. I urge readers to learn more about this remarkable man. We did a long loop hike by going up Paintbrush Canyon, over Paintbrush Divide, and then down Cascade Canyon. With Robert Underhill, he made the first ascent of the North Ridge of the Grand Teton, and the first ascent of Mount Owen with Underhill, Ken Henderson, and Phil Smith. He obtained a Ph.D in Geology from the University of Chicago. The Leaping Dear Couloir is climber's left (South) of the summit.Įlevation gain from parking lot to summit is roughly 4100 feet.įritiof Fryxell (1900-1986) was a true alpine hard man, as well as Grand Teton National Park's first official naturalist. Unforgettable Rocky Mountain scenery dominates the skyline, whilst you hike past beautiful mountain lakes, into lush, airy Cascade Canyon and along the dramatic. The Northeast Couloir route ascends the large snow slope and couloir just North of the Summit of Mt Fryxell. It took us about 7 and half hours including an hour lunch break to hike up and down from about 6,900 feet to 9,300 feet, an early start is definitely recommended. The trailhead is located north of the very popular Jenny Lake along String Lake Rd. Starting from Leigh Lake Trailhead, head west on Leigh Lake Trailhead Connector, then head immediately north onto String Lake Trail. There are couloirs on either side of the summit. This day-long adventure takes off from the Paintbrush Canyon Trailhead. Spent tons of time preparing and still managed to pack to much. Went counterclockwise, as was recommended on many websites. You will be able to easily see the mountain and the route from here. String Lake, starter around noon due to bad weather. South String Lake Trailhead The South String Lake Trailhead is located at the very first parking lot that youll see when driving into the String Lake Area. It was a truly fun and memorable adventure. Hike roughly 5.5 miles to elevation roughly 10300 ft., in upper Paintbrush Canyon. This is a great trail which takes you to Holly Lake, Paintbrush Divide, Lake Solitude and the Painbrush-Cascade Canyon Loop. 1964 - Paintbrush Divide My first major backpack was in 1964 when I joined my High School pals for a hike from String Lake, up Paintbrush Canyon, over the divide to Lake Solitude, and down Cascade Canyon. Hike up Paint Brush Canyon until you see Mt Fryxell (Peak 11270 on USGS Mt Moran 7.5 minute quad) which is just South of Paintbrush Divide. Start hike at either Jenny Lake or String Lake Trailhead.

String lake to paintbrush divide