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| Hiking | 3.43 Miles |
348 AEG |
| | Hiking | 3.43 Miles | 1 Hour 45 Mns | | 2.51 mph |
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| no partners | | Phrlps Lake is a somewhat remote but easily accessible lake in Grand Teton that is known for beautiful views, abundant wildlife, and the 15 foot high Jumping-Off Rock. The original plan was to walk the full circumference of Phelps Lake, but it was close to sunset, and we didn't feel like walking in the dark, as this area is known for bear activity.
The parking lot was mostly empty at about 1830. There is a network of trails, all of which are flat, well-maintained, and fairly wide. We headed to the Lake Creek Trail, which provided a beautiful view of Lake Creek and a small waterfall, then branched onto Woodland Trail, which is the most direct route to the lake at 1.3 miles. We reached the lake, admired the views, and played in the water a little bit. We then walked along the lake to reach the Lake Creek Trail, and followed this back to make a loop. This trail parallels Lake Creek and crosses it on a wooden bridge. We watched the strongly flowing creek for a while, but didn't see any animals other than squirrels, so we headed back.This is a beautiful spot, and the there were no other people present. I would love to go back and go all the way around the lake in the future. |
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