Thanks for this video. It inspired me to do the loop on 9/6/22 - No snow at all but it took us every minute of daylight at this time of year. One of the best hikes I've ever done
Sunday morning, just chilling and watching “Nolan Ventures” wonderful videos of the most beautiful country in the USA. Enjoy sitting back watching these stunning views, wild life and the energy these two people have. They are very lucky people.
I did this same hike with co workers when we worked at Grant in 1992. I have fond memories of that hike. We were so hungry and tired, we hit Bubbas in Jackson Hole for dinner when we finished. That was a great day.
Thanx for posting. I wasn’t going to go to the Tetons until I seen this hike. Soooo glad I seen this. I did the loop but starting at cascade canyon & coming down paintbrush. Easy loop except coming over the divide, that kicked my butt but the view on top was a great break & chance to catch my breath back. Completed 8hr 34mins. Didn’t realize there are 5 diffent lakes. Absolutely recommend to all
Yes I did this hike on August 5th a couple of days before you guys. I was exhausted by the time I got back to string lake. It took me 10.5 hours in total. Thanks for the recap with your video.
See you made it back. More great views. I will never forget watching from Lake Solitude backpackers climbing up Paintbrush Divide years before I started backpacking. Thanks for this virtual vacation and stoking me for this hike next summer.
My husband and I did an out and back of lake Solitude 23 years ago-I wish I would’ve done this as a loop. Looks amazing. Maybe we will attempt it with our teenagers next year.
I have vivid memories of jumping into lake solitude on a pretty chilly day in may . Knocked the wind out of me haha. One of my favorite loops to hike in the west
Thanks for posting this, looking to do it in August 2023! I noticed from the parking lot footage you were wearing a holster + firearm of some ilk. Any details on that would be helpful (assuming for last-ditch bear defense?).
This video is absolutely stunning!!! So happy I found this page!! I may be coming to the Tetons this fall and cannot wait!!! I’m researching all kinds of hikes near Jackson Hole!! I want to see everything!! This looked like a hard climb y’all!! Way to go!!!!! All that beauty🏔💜🏔
Very impressive mileage for you spring chickens. Jealous we can’t get that far on 55 yr old legs. Did cascade this week via the boat for 10 miles and my dawgs were barkin at me
Thanks for this video! We made it up to Inspiration Point our first time in the Tetons, just as the first good snow of the year came in. It was the best, but of course now we can’t wait to do the loop in warmer weather.
Wow, what a great video! I solo’d this hike in the summer of 1977. The black bear population in GTNP was almost non-existent, and there were definitely no grizzlies in the park back then or I wouldn’t have gone it alone. The rugged beauty of this hike still blows me away! I look forward to watching your next adventure.
Amazing how things have changed. Thanks for letting us know what it was like back then! It is an amazing hike with amazing views. We can’t wait to get back out there. Thanks for the comment and enjoy the wilderness!
I did this hike in 1978 in my early 20's with a friend. We decided to take this hike casually without any planning had taken off without any water and 1 candy bar each! I did have a Pentax ME with 3 rolls of Kodachrome 25. We took the cascade canyon route into Lake Solitude and were hardly winded, and the views were just out of this world! Being so excited, we decided to do the loop back climbing up from Lake Solitude to the Paintbrush Canyon String Lake route. We were so dehydrated by the time we got back that to the car parked in the Jenny Lake parking lot that the only thing I remember vaguely is Holly Lake! I also remember drinking a whole 6 pack of fruit punch in 5 minutes. So much for being young.
Thank you for filming it - definitively enjoyed the views. Not sure if I ever be in the shape to handle that sort of hike, but your video did took me to the best spots of that hike I would think, so it is all good :)
@@nolanventures473 I lived and worked in the park during the summers while I was in school at Bozeman. It was a different time. Both places have been destroyed by population growth and development. Breaks my heart.
Loved the Video, Wife & I are going the GTNP in early June a couple questions, The snow belts that early are concerning whether the trail will be open for the whole loop, what brand Ice Axe and crampons do you use seem durable and effective, also do you save your hikes on Alltrails or anywhere so public can view for planning. Thanks for all the informative videos
Black diamond ice axes. We use an off brand version of Kahtoola ice cleats. We don’t save our hikes on all-trails but just post the videos. We have been up cascade in June and we were post holing a mile before lake solitude. I would wait til the end of July or August for the entire loop.
This looks amazing and gets me even more excited for my road trip to GTNP. Were the trails obvious/obviously marked even at high altitudes when you had to scale some of the rocks? Only cause you mentioned the "sketch switchbacks." I have my AllTrails app but am a bit worried about heading in the wrong direction. Looking to start at String Lake in mid August up through Paintbrush Canyon and back down through Cascade Canyon pending I can make the 12 hour journey.
Amazing video! Curious- Is there a lot of scrambling or mostly trails and snow fields? I’m trying to rank the knee strain to get an idea of the time it’ll take me lol
Absolutely gorgeous scenery! Amazing. Loved hiking in the Tetons.... cant wait to go back! HOw close are you to Jackson, and what side arm do you carry ? Great videos Scott!
Thanks for watching and the comment. Jackson is very accessible to us - just a few hour drive. Typically carry a .44 in grizz country along with bear spray.
August. We try to avoid crowds and that includes boat rides. We would rather hike a bit more and have some solitude. So we started and ended at the string lake trailhead.
MSR mini works - highly recommend it. We also carry a steri-pen for backup. www.msrgear.com/water-treatment/filters-and-purifiers/miniworks-ex-microfilter/56425.html
This was in early August. May is way too early. Probably not passable until July, and that is a maybe. The ranger stations have good info because it all depends on the snowpack and it is different each year. Check with them but May is a no go for this hike. Paintbrush divide is over 10,000 feet. Thanks for watching and enjoy the trails.
For those that have done this loop, how do you acclimate to the elevation? I know everyone is different, but did you have trouble adjusting to it? Any tips?
Wow! Those views are absolutely amazing! I can only imagine how wonderful they look in person. This is definitely on our list of hikes and thinking of doing this next year. I do have a question for you two. How long did it take for you to complete the 20 mile hike?
We took our time and I think it was around 11ish hours. Certainly can be done faster…but why? 😂 it’s too good to hurry through. This is our favorite day hike in the Teton range.
@@henryramireziii8661 I did it in 9 hrs by myself. I had two weeks before done Cascade Canyun to Lake Solitude so I was able to zip on back from the top without doing alot of stopping. Make sure you take the horse trail back which is just near inspiration point. It will save you a few steps.
Took us about 10 - 11 hours. We take our time and take lots of pictures and filter water along the way. In our opinion it’s the best day hike in GTNP. Need to do it later in the summer due to snow in the high country…depending on the year.
You can access the loop from Jenny Lake. We started at sunrise and finished in about 10 hours. But we take our time. We typically do this hike in late July or august. We do this so the snow has a chance to melt. Doing it in May will be a challenge or not advised or impossible. The snow is deep and stays in places all year. Depending on your skill level it might not work that early. Check with the ranger station before you plan this hike. Enjoy the trails!
I was in the parking lot when still dark, drinking last bit of coffee & waited until a lil sun light came out. Did this last week of September. Best hike I ever done
Can i ask why you dont wear hiking boots or shoes with better support? Especially when hiking on boulder fields and snow. I always have to wear a boot with ankle support and hard treads
Yeah, I think that's totally a personal preference. The trails in the Tetons are not what we would consider "rugged" They are well defined amazing trail systems. We have found that when doing long distance day hikes, the Hoka and Nike trail shoes we wear are fantastic to minimize fatigue and have surprisingly great support. Our ice cleats fit over our trail shoes easily also. If we are in a wilderness area without trails, then we wear hiking boots.
Agreed. Good trail shoes have great tread and are much more hiker friendly on long well established trails. If off trail, in muddy conditions, or lots of snow - then hiking boots are better. But I would always prefer top quality trail shoes over hiking boots if conditions permit. But it is personal preference.
Much easier to hike long distances in top-quality trail shoes. Over 15 to 20 miles it makes a huge difference. They typically fit better than boots, are lighter, less clunky, provide more cushion, just as much tread, and provide a more athletic fit. I have done long hikes in good boots and good trail shoes. I reserve boots for wet/snowy conditions and off trail.
It is definitely personal preference. I've backpacked and hiked hundreds of miles on trails including the AT, JMT, CT, as well as trails like this one including Medicine Bow etc.... trail shoes are 100% my go to. Many many years ago used to wear boots... no more. For me, trail shoes are without question superior. Lighter, as good if not better grip, dry faster when wet, and plenty of support. I wear Altras. Love em!
11.5 hours. We stopped to filter water several times and were trying to enjoy the trail without pushing the pace. Ate lunch at Lake Solitude, and took several breaks to rest and take pictures and video. Plenty of folks do it in less time than us. We typically like to take our time. Thanks for the question and enjoy!
I did this loop with my best friend in 1985. She passed about 2 years ago but watching this brings back wonderful memories - thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it. Happy trails.
Thanks for this video. It inspired me to do the loop on 9/6/22 - No snow at all but it took us every minute of daylight at this time of year. One of the best hikes I've ever done
Fantastic! Happy trails.
Sunday morning, just chilling and watching “Nolan Ventures” wonderful videos of the most beautiful country in the USA. Enjoy sitting back watching these stunning views, wild life and the energy these two people have. They are very lucky people.
I did this same hike with co workers when we worked at Grant in 1992. I have fond memories of that hike. We were so hungry and tired, we hit Bubbas in Jackson Hole for dinner when we finished. That was a great day.
One of the best hikes in the Rocky Mountain West. Thank you for the comment.
I made the hike to Solitude back in 1993, this brought it all back
This is probably our favorite day hike in Wyoming. Lake solitude is worth the trek - thank you for the comment. Happy trails!
Thanx for posting. I wasn’t going to go to the Tetons until I seen this hike. Soooo glad I seen this. I did the loop but starting at cascade canyon & coming down paintbrush. Easy loop except coming over the divide, that kicked my butt but the view on top was a great break & chance to catch my breath back. Completed 8hr 34mins. Didn’t realize there are 5 diffent lakes. Absolutely recommend to all
Glad you were able to visit this trail!
Yes I did this hike on August 5th a couple of days before you guys. I was exhausted by the time I got back to string lake. It took me 10.5 hours in total. Thanks for the recap with your video.
Yeah...it takes it out of you! Solid work getting it done. 👊
Looks like an awesome trail to do
One of the best
See you made it back. More great views. I will never forget watching from Lake Solitude backpackers climbing up Paintbrush Divide years before I started backpacking. Thanks for this virtual vacation and stoking me for this hike next summer.
Enjoy it!
This is a sick video!! U 2 are hiking machines! 21 miles! Awesomeness!! 💪🏼
Thank you. This is one of our favorite hikes - certainly our favorite day hike in the Tetons. Take care. 👍
fantastic ...i loved it
It’s one of our favorites…or maybe our favorite hike.
Thank you for the new content! Love you guys from Casper WY!
Thanks
My husband and I did an out and back of lake Solitude 23 years ago-I wish I would’ve done this as a loop. Looks amazing. Maybe we will attempt it with our teenagers next year.
Enjoy and happy trails!
I have vivid memories of jumping into lake solitude on a pretty chilly day in may . Knocked the wind out of me haha. One of my favorite loops to hike in the west
May is a chilly month to be there. I agree that it is one of the best hiking loops in all of the Rocky Mountains!
Thanks for posting this, looking to do it in August 2023! I noticed from the parking lot footage you were wearing a holster + firearm of some ilk. Any details on that would be helpful (assuming for last-ditch bear defense?).
Wyoming is awesome! Thanks for sharing another great video!👍
Wyoming is amazing. Thanks for watching! Enjoy the trails.
This video is absolutely stunning!!! So happy I found this page!! I may be coming to the Tetons this fall and cannot wait!!! I’m researching all kinds of hikes near Jackson Hole!! I want to see everything!! This looked like a hard climb y’all!! Way to go!!!!! All that beauty🏔💜🏔
Over 20 miles y’all did in 12 hours! I’d had to have pitched a tent somewhere lol! That’s some hard hiking right there! Damn!!
Enjoy the mountains.
Just pushed through it.
Very impressive mileage for you spring chickens. Jealous we can’t get that far on 55 yr old legs. Did cascade this week via the boat for 10 miles and my dawgs were barkin at me
Do what you can…and enjoy what you do. That is all there is. Cascade is a great canyon! Well done! Happy trails.
Really fantastic video!! Amazing footage.
Thanks for watching and for the comment. Enjoy the wilderness!
Great video, as always! Amazing footage.
Thank you for the kind comment. Enjoy the wilderness!
enjoyed the video - well done!
Thank you. Enjoy the trails.
Thanks for this video! We made it up to Inspiration Point our first time in the Tetons, just as the first good snow of the year came in. It was the best, but of course now we can’t wait to do the loop in warmer weather.
This part of the Teton range is amazing. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Awesome footage thanks for sharing
We love this hike - thank you
Agree, this is a truly great hike!! Nice to see it again and not climb & sweat as much...haha!!
One of our favorite day hikes in GTNP. Thank you for the comment. Happy trails!
Wow, what a great video! I solo’d this hike in the summer of 1977. The black bear population in GTNP was almost non-existent, and there were definitely no grizzlies in the park back then or I wouldn’t have gone it alone. The rugged beauty of this hike still blows me away! I look forward to watching your next adventure.
Amazing how things have changed. Thanks for letting us know what it was like back then! It is an amazing hike with amazing views. We can’t wait to get back out there. Thanks for the comment and enjoy the wilderness!
I did this hike in 1978 in my early 20's with a friend. We decided to take this hike casually without any planning had taken off without any water and 1 candy bar each! I did have a Pentax ME with 3 rolls of Kodachrome 25. We took the cascade canyon route into Lake Solitude and were hardly winded, and the views were just out of this world! Being so excited, we decided to do the loop back climbing up from Lake Solitude to the Paintbrush Canyon String Lake route. We were so dehydrated by the time we got back that to the car parked in the Jenny Lake parking lot that the only thing I remember vaguely is Holly Lake! I also remember drinking a whole 6 pack of fruit punch in 5 minutes. So much for being young.
Thank you for filming it - definitively enjoyed the views. Not sure if I ever be in the shape to handle that sort of hike, but your video did took me to the best spots of that hike I would think, so it is all good :)
Thank you. Enjoy the trails
I first did that loop 50 years ago. Even back then we called it lake multitude.
Very cool - thank you
@@nolanventures473
I lived and worked in the park during the summers while I was in school at Bozeman.
It was a different time. Both places have been destroyed by population growth and development. Breaks my heart.
unbelievable!
Thank you!
Great video! I wish Paintbrush wasn't frozen when I was there last month.
Yeah...usually big snow up there til late July. 👊
Wonderful...
Thank you!
You two must be in pretty good shape. 20 miles at that altitude and I didn’t really hear any huffing and puffing. 😂😂 Excellent video.
Thanks for the comment and for watching. The wife is in great shape. She waits for me from time to time. 😂
We also live at high altitude...so that helps.
Loved the Video, Wife & I are going the GTNP in early June a couple questions, The snow belts that early are concerning whether the trail will be open for the whole loop, what brand Ice Axe and crampons do you use seem durable and effective, also do you save your hikes on Alltrails or anywhere so public can view for planning. Thanks for all the informative videos
Black diamond ice axes. We use an off brand version of Kahtoola ice cleats. We don’t save our hikes on all-trails but just post the videos. We have been up cascade in June and we were post holing a mile before lake solitude. I would wait til the end of July or August for the entire loop.
If you come by String Lake ask for Lola and Rush. We will be volunteering there all summer.
This looks amazing and gets me even more excited for my road trip to GTNP. Were the trails obvious/obviously marked even at high altitudes when you had to scale some of the rocks? Only cause you mentioned the "sketch switchbacks." I have my AllTrails app but am a bit worried about heading in the wrong direction. Looking to start at String Lake in mid August up through Paintbrush Canyon and back down through Cascade Canyon pending I can make the 12 hour journey.
Definitely study the maps. We use a garmin gps on all of our hikes because phones and service are unreliable in the backcountry.
Amazing video! Curious- Is there a lot of scrambling or mostly trails and snow fields? I’m trying to rank the knee strain to get an idea of the time it’ll take me lol
Mostly trails. In fact - very good trails 99% of the time in late July or August.
Great video. What kind of camera did you use to film this?
This one was a GoPro 7 black. Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous scenery! Amazing. Loved hiking in the Tetons.... cant wait to go back! HOw close are you to Jackson, and what side arm do you carry ? Great videos Scott!
Thanks for watching and the comment. Jackson is very accessible to us - just a few hour drive. Typically carry a .44 in grizz country along with bear spray.
What time of year was this and doing this loop are you able to make the boat back across Jenny lake?
August. We try to avoid crowds and that includes boat rides. We would rather hike a bit more and have some solitude. So we started and ended at the string lake trailhead.
Thanks for the videos - super informative! Which water filter do you use?
MSR mini works - highly recommend it. We also carry a steri-pen for backup.
www.msrgear.com/water-treatment/filters-and-purifiers/miniworks-ex-microfilter/56425.html
Wow...the Teton is in our list, but not sure if we'd make that 20+ mile hike. How long did it take for you guys?
Took us 12 hours. But we stopped plenty to filter water, have lunch, and take in the amazing views. Didn’t want to rush through this loop.
What time of year did you guys do this? is that snow by the divide there year round? I am planning to do this in mid May.
This was in early August. May is way too early. Probably not passable until July, and that is a maybe. The ranger stations have good info because it all depends on the snowpack and it is different each year. Check with them but May is a no go for this hike. Paintbrush divide is over 10,000 feet. Thanks for watching and enjoy the trails.
@@nolanventures473 Good to know, thank you!
For those that have done this loop, how do you acclimate to the elevation? I know everyone is different, but did you have trouble adjusting to it? Any tips?
We live in the Rockies so we had little trouble. Be prepared physically and maybe more importantly…mentally. Stay hydrated.
Wow! Those views are absolutely amazing! I can only imagine how wonderful they look in person. This is definitely on our list of hikes and thinking of doing this next year. I do have a question for you two. How long did it take for you to complete the 20 mile hike?
We took our time and I think it was around 11ish hours. Certainly can be done faster…but why? 😂 it’s too good to hurry through. This is our favorite day hike in the Teton range.
@@nolanventures473 - Much appreciated!
@@henryramireziii8661 I did it in 9 hrs by myself. I had two weeks before done Cascade Canyun to Lake Solitude so I was able to zip on back from the top without doing alot of stopping. Make sure you take the horse trail back which is just near inspiration point. It will save you a few steps.
Guys what time you started and what time came back ??
Took us about 10 - 11 hours. We take our time and take lots of pictures and filter water along the way. In our opinion it’s the best day hike in GTNP. Need to do it later in the summer due to snow in the high country…depending on the year.
Would love to do this hike. Heading out to Jackson in May. What times did you start/finish? Can you access this loop from Jenny Lake?
You can access the loop from Jenny Lake. We started at sunrise and finished in about 10 hours. But we take our time. We typically do this hike in late July or august. We do this so the snow has a chance to melt. Doing it in May will be a challenge or not advised or impossible. The snow is deep and stays in places all year. Depending on your skill level it might not work that early. Check with the ranger station before you plan this hike. Enjoy the trails!
@@nolanventures473 awesome this is a huge help and will same me a lot of time LOL. Thanks so much for the insight
I was in the parking lot when still dark, drinking last bit of coffee & waited until a lil sun light came out. Did this last week of September. Best hike I ever done
Can i ask why you dont wear hiking boots or shoes with better support? Especially when hiking on boulder fields and snow. I always have to wear a boot with ankle support and hard treads
Yeah, I think that's totally a personal preference. The trails in the Tetons are not what we would consider "rugged" They are well defined amazing trail systems. We have found that when doing long distance day hikes, the Hoka and Nike trail shoes we wear are fantastic to minimize fatigue and have surprisingly great support. Our ice cleats fit over our trail shoes easily also. If we are in a wilderness area without trails, then we wear hiking boots.
Agreed. Good trail shoes have great tread and are much more hiker friendly on long well established trails. If off trail, in muddy conditions, or lots of snow - then hiking boots are better. But I would always prefer top quality trail shoes over hiking boots if conditions permit. But it is personal preference.
Thank you. Why do you like the trail shoes better? Maybe i should try some. Oh and i enjoy these videos. Im headed to tetons on saturday.
Much easier to hike long distances in top-quality trail shoes. Over 15 to 20 miles it makes a huge difference. They typically fit better than boots, are lighter, less clunky, provide more cushion, just as much tread, and provide a more athletic fit. I have done long hikes in good boots and good trail shoes. I reserve boots for wet/snowy conditions and off trail.
It is definitely personal preference. I've backpacked and hiked hundreds of miles on trails including the AT, JMT, CT, as well as trails like this one including Medicine Bow etc.... trail shoes are 100% my go to. Many many years ago used to wear boots... no more. For me, trail shoes are without question superior. Lighter, as good if not better grip, dry faster when wet, and plenty of support. I wear Altras. Love em!
How long did this hike take you?
11.5 hours. We stopped to filter water several times and were trying to enjoy the trail without pushing the pace. Ate lunch at Lake Solitude, and took several breaks to rest and take pictures and video. Plenty of folks do it in less time than us. We typically like to take our time. Thanks for the question and enjoy!
did you do this trail counter clockwise?
We did. Up paintbrush and down cascade. Done both…like this better. Enjoy the trails.
@@nolanventures473 thank you! gonna be conquering that loop in 2 weeks
It’s a great one. Enjoy!