To do this as a loop, I recommend taking the Woodland Trail to the lake, walking counter-clockwise around the lake, and coming back to the Visitor Center on the Lake Creek Trail. It’s still possible to hike to Phelps Lake from other parts of the park, but for a lake hike, the traffic on this trail is relatively low. Limited parking at the Preserve helps keep crowds to a minimum. In 2001, the final 1,106 acres was donated to the park and became the Preserve. Over the years, this land was donated to the national park service. The Rockefellers once owned over 3,000 acres of land near the southern end of the park. What makes this one special is that, for part of the hike, you walk through the Laurance S. This is yet another lovely lake hike in Grand Teton National Park. An SUV with 4WD is highly recommended, although we did see a few standard cars that made it to the parking lot.ĭistance: 7 miles | Time: 3 to 4 hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Total Ascent: 800 feet The first part of this road is paved but the final 0.7 miles is a rough, unpaved road with enormous potholes. The road ends at a large parking lot at the Death Canyon Trailhead. To get here, turn onto Whitegrass Ranch Road and take this to the end (go 1.6 miles). Location: The hike to the Phelps Lake Overlook starts at the Death Canyon Trailhead. In fact, I highly recommend adding on at least a little bit of Death Canyon onto this hike, if you have the time and the energy. This hike can be combined with Death Canyon. To get to the hiking trail, an SUV with 4WD is recommended, since you will drive on a rough gravel road to get to the trailhead (the Death Canyon Trailhead). Phelps Lake Overlook | Hikes in Grand Teton National Park With a minimal amount of elevation gain, this is a great hike for all ages and ability levels.
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