IN 1962 you could rent horses and ride up the cliff trail to Lake Solitude which my father and I did which is above Jenny Lake, Teton national park

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The famous alpine lake in the high glacial basin above Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, is Lake Solitude. It sits at an elevation of over 9,000 feet, tucked deep in the mountains at the head of the North Fork of Cascade Canyon. 

Quick Facts About Lake Solitude

Location: Grand Teton National Park, nested behind the major peaks above Jenny Lake.
Access Trail: Reached via the Cascade Canyon Trail starting from the Jenny Lake Trailhead.
Hiking Distance: About 14 to 16 miles round-trip, depending on whether you utilize the Jenny Lake shuttle boat to cut down initial mileage.
Elevation Gain: Roughly 2,400 to 3,000 feet of total climb. 

If you are planning a trip, would you like details on how to catch the Jenny Lake shuttle boat, or information on backcountry permits and trail conditions?

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