Phelps Lake Wyoming Bear

Phelps Lake Trail

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The Phelps Lake Hike in Grand Teton National Park is a moderate hike with great views. Spend a day at Phelps Lake on this great hike.

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Jul 17, 2023
As you enter the lake (facing the Tetons) walk left. Left side is more demanding, so you still have the energy for the rest of the hike. Flowers and the aroma that was present on the backside was inc… Full review by LDivver
Jul 16, 2023
We visited the Laurence Rockefeller Preserve which of itself is very intersting given the insight and forsight of Rockefeller. We then took the Lake trail which is a circuit. You go through beaut… Full review by demonmike
Sep 24, 2022
Part of the trail was closed off due to bear activity, but we still enjoyed our walk. It was fairly easy going and the reward of the lake made it totally worthwhile. On a late September afternoon, … Full review by TheTravellingWilsons

Questions & answers

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If the Rockefeller preserve is closed, where can you park? We will be there this Spring before the preserve opens. …
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If the Rockefeller preserve is closed, where can you park? We will be there this Spring before the preserve opens. Thanks. Marilyn
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Thanks for your reply. I re-checked the info online under Grand Teton National Park. It does state there that the parking will be available after May 1st. So problem solved!!
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I plan on hiking Phelps Lake and jumping off of Jump Rock in Mid-May. I've heard the water is pretty cold, but is it safe …
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I plan on hiking Phelps Lake and jumping off of Jump Rock in Mid-May. I've heard the water is pretty cold, but is it safe to take a dip?
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It was cold in August so I imagine its real cold in May, guess it depends on your tolerance. Plenty deep enough to jump though.
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