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Grand Teton National Park hiking guide

Phelps Lake Loop Trail

A 6.7-mile loop with 650 ft of climbing in Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, rated moderate.

Phelps Lake Loop Trail, Grand Teton National Park
Photo: aafromaa · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
6.7 mi (10.9 km)
Elevation gain
650 ft (197 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve
Highest point
6,774 ft
Lowest point
6,402 ft

About Phelps Lake Loop Trail

This loop offers stunning views of a glacially-carved lake and the surrounding mountains, including Death Canyon and Albright Peak. The trail passes through mixed forests, wildflower meadows, and features scenic lake shores. It's a popular spot for wildlife viewing, including bears, and offers a unique cliff-jumping rock for adventure seekers.

Route map

Route map of Phelps Lake Loop Trail in Grand Teton National Park1 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Phelps Lake Loop Trail6,4006,6000246Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 6,774 ftLow 6,402 ft
Elevation runs from 6,402 ft to 6,774 ft over 6.6 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve

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