Lake Solitude Trail   July 18, 2008 Just got back from a hike to the lake yesterday. Always incredibly beautiful at any time of year (when the trail is open) A lot of flowers blooming earlier than usual because of the copious amount of melt. A bull moose, sow and calf near the trail just past the fork. The last half mile is covered in snow so that can slow you down a little. The lake is still almost completely iced over. Saw two 13'' fish (trout?) in the small, open area of the lake.     Marmots snuck around our lunch spot hoping for a hand-out (don't feed anything). One of the most beautiful hikes around. If you think you're a strong hiker but haven't done many hikes or aren't used to the altitude, bring enough water for about a seven hour hike. Stronger hikers can make it in about 5 1/2 hours & seasoned hikers less--but count on a bottle of water (and Gatoraid) every hour. Says Wesley              Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Lake Solitude Trail.   Trails Near Lake Solitude Trail: Paintbrush Divide Trail, Teton County , 1 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lake Solitude Trail: Teton Campground, Teton County , 6 miles away Jenny Lake Campground, Teton County , 8 miles away Jackson Hole Campground, Wilson , 13 miles away Gros Ventre Campground, Teton County , 14 miles away Colter Bay Village RV Park, Moran , 14 miles away   Whitewater Near Lake Solitude Trail: Bitch Creek, Teton/ Freemont County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Coyote Meadows to Highway 32 Bridge) Bitch Creek, Teton County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 6 miles long (Headwaters to state line) Whitewater Outfitter - Lewis & Clark Expeditions, Teton County , 15 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Barker Ewing River Trips, Teton County , 16 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Acme Raft Rentals, Teton County , 16 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Public Lands Near Lake Solitude Trail: Grand Teton National Park, Moose - WY , 11 miles away Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park - WY , 61 miles away   Hotels Near Lake Solitude Trail: Snake River Lodge And Spa, Teton Village , 10 miles away The Alpenhof, Teton Village , 10 miles away Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa, Teton Village , 10 miles away Inn at Jackson Hole, Teton Village , 10 miles away Hotel Terra, Teton Village , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Lake Solitude Trail Surprise Lake, Teton County , 4 miles away Jackson Lake, Teton County , 17 miles away