Leigh Lake Trail Explained

Leigh Lake Trail
Location:Teton Range
Jackson Hole
Length Mi:5
Trailheads:Leigh Lake Trailhead
Use:Hiking
Elev Change:Approximate gain of 250feet
Highest Name:Trapper Lake
Highest Ft:7030
Lowest Name:Leigh Lake Trailhead
Lowest Ft:6880
Difficulty:Easy
Season:Late Spring to Fall
Sights:Teton Range
Hazards:Severe weather

The Leigh Lake Trail is a 5miles long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] For its entire length it is also part of the Valley Trail. The trail starts at the Leigh Lake trailhead and follows the eastern shores of String and Leigh Lakes and extends to Trapper Lake.[2] The Leigh Lake trailhead is off the one-way road from North Jenny Lake Junction.[3] The trail provides access to a half dozen camping sites on Leigh, Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes.[4]

43.8159°N -110.7542°W

See also

  1. List of hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park

Notes and References

  1. Topoquest (USGS Quads). Jenny Lake, WY. 2012-05-20.
  2. Web site: Day Hikes. National Park Service. 2012-05-20. pdf. February 2012.
  3. Web site: Leigh Lake Trailhead. National Park Service. 2012-05-20. pdf.
  4. Web site: Backcountry Camping. National Park Service. 2012-05-20. pdf. October 2006.