Near Phelps Lake Trail
The mouth of Death Canyon.
Near Phelps Lake Trail
Phelps Lake and the mouth of Death Canyon.
Near Phelps Lake Trail
View across Phelps Lake.

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Phelps Lake Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
An awesome lakeshore hike with views across the Jackson Hole valley.
3.7
mi
Distance
156
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLakeLakefrontRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.69mi
Distance
156ft
Elevation Gain
254ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,771ft
High Point
6,619ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail makes a loop all the way around Phelps Lake, making a lovely and peaceful day hike with a good chance of spotting wildlife. The best way to reach the lake is to start from the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center and take either the Woodland Trail or Lake Creek Trail to Phelps Lake Trail. All of these trails are fairly easy and well traveled.

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Contributors
Tom Robson