Holly Lake is a remote high-alpine lake in Paintbrush Canyon. This is a popular camping spot with backpackers, but is also a great destination for day hikers looking for a challenge. You get fantastic views of Paintbrush Canyon, and Leigh and Jackson Lakes in the valley below. Holly Lake is a great place to eat a snack, take some photographs, and dip your feet in the freezing waters before continuing on toward Paintbrush Divide or heading back down the canyon toward String and Leigh Lakes.

Curt

July 20, 2023

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The small unnamed pond further own is also quite nice

Sigrid

October 6, 2025

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Holly Lake in Grand Teton National Park lies at an elevation of 2,870 meters. The mountain lake is located in the upper reaches of Paintbrush Canyon. The hike is approximately 10 km uphill if you start from String Lake.

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1. Paintbrush Divide and Holly Lake — String Lake Trailhead — Grand Teton National Park

25.9km

11:06

1,150m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Paintbrush Canyon View – Holly Lake loop from Mount Woodring

19.8km

09:09

1,240m

1,230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 2,880 m

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Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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1. Paintbrush Divide and Holly Lake — String Lake Trailhead — Grand Teton National Park

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