Situated just southeast of Mount Moran, the lake is at the terminus of both Paintbrush and Leigh Canyons. The lake can be accessed from the Leigh Lake Trail which follows the eastern shores of String Lake a distance of one mile (1.6 km) and is an easy hike over level terrain.
Located near Mount Moran, the lake represents the terminus of both Paintbrush and Leigh Canyons. The lake can be reached via the Leigh Lake Trail, which follows the eastern shores of String Lake for one mile (1.6 km) and is a straightforward hike over flat terrain.