A small lake surrounded by green vegetation and trees.
4-6 HoursFee applies

Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes

Grand Teton National Park

Hike along the shore of Leigh Lake for panoramic views of Mount Moran.

Starting along the eastern shore of String Lake, this trail takes you through the forested shorelines and beyond Leigh Lake to Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes. While the trail is long, there is little elevation change, making it an easy to moderately difficult trail. The trail ends at Trapper Lake, a small lake in an open meadow, and allows for spectacular views of Mount Moran.

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Duration

4-6 Hours

Duration Details

The Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes Trail is a moderate, 9.2 mi (14.8 km) RT out and back trail with 460 ft (140 m) of elevation gain.

Fees

A general fee is charged to enter Grand Teton National Park.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

The Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes Trail is a moderate, 9.2 mi (14.8 km) RT out and back trail with 460 ft (140 m) of elevation gain and an average slope of 4%. While the trail is long, there is little elevation change. Once past the intial 5-6 stairs at the Leigh Lake Trailhead, the trail has numerous small ups and downs and feature obstacbles, such as exposed roots and rocks.

Pets

No

Reservations

No — Permits are required for those planning to stay overnight in the backcountry. Visit the backcountry page to learn about obtaining a permit.

Location

String Lake

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