More great forest trail on the way out of the lake basin.
Crystal clear water. Occasionally, you could see a fish swimming by.
Sunrise on Holly Lake. The start of Day 4, and it's a beautiful morning. The howling wind from the night before is gone, and the lake is smooth as glass.
The backpacking family in the other campsite left early, and I now have the lake entirely to myself. I spent all morning just sitting on the lake.
If Holly Lake isn't my #1 all-time favorite outdoor spot, it's very close to it. Partially because of the scenery, but also partially because of the serenity of…
Definitely the warmest morning of the trip. The sun is bright, and the colors are eye-popping.
I could probably come here a dozen times and not find the same perfect weather and solitude again.
Did I mention that I really like this place?
My medidation spot on the edge of the pennisula on Holly Lake. I really, really didn't want to leave.
In the wind the night before, I hadn't noticed the sound of the small cascade that feeds Holly Lake. Here's a close-up view.
Trail maintenace camp. The night before, I had come across a couple older guys that were on their way to party with the maintenace crew. The crew was on an…
I finally break myself away and head out. Here's one last parting shot of the lake.
A look down Paintbrush Canyon at Jackson Lake.
Another long cascades coming down the canyon.
Lots of creek crossings.
Leigh Lake in the foreground with Jackson Lake further in the distance.
This picture looks like nothing, but it's actually the creek narrowing into a steep gorge, and the noise is thunderous.
Some more great single track.
Almost all the way back down to the valley floor at around 6,500', having dropped 3,000' since Holly Lake. As the elevation drops, the terrain and vegatation…
String Lake, which is fed by Leigh Lake and in turn drains into Jenny Lake.