Mileage: 2.9 miles round trip
Time: 1.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 350 feet
Difficulty: EASY
- Starting from LSR Interpretive Center, hike the Lake Creek Trail as you follow the twists and turns of the rushing creek towards Phelps Lake. Through the trees most of the way, the trail eventually opens up to an expansive meadow, teasing the visitor with views of the jagged Teton Range. Follow along the shores of the lake for half a mile taking in the majestic views of the lake, reflecting the awe-inspiring Death Canyon in the distance. Hike back on the Woodland Trail as you descend back into the lush forest spotted with a variety of pines, firs, spruces, and aspens.
Aspen Ridge - Boulder Ridge Loop
Mileage: 5.8 miles round trip
Time: 3 hours
Elevation Gain: 900 feet
Difficulty: MODERATE
- Branching off of the Lake Creek Trail, follow the undulating slope of the Aspen Ridge Trail through groves of aspens with expansive views of the Jackson Hole valley and the southern Teton Range. Hike along the shore of Phelps Lake until diving back into the dense forest of the Boulder Ridge Trail. Ascend up and over the lateral moraine as you are surrounded by massive boulders dotting the forest floor. Finally, continue back onto the Woodland Trail as you descend through the forest towards the interpretive center.
Phelps Lake Loop
Mileage: 7 miles round triip
Time: 4 hours
Elevation Gain: 900 feet
Difficulty: MODERATE
- After hiking to Phelps Lake from either the Lake Creek or Woodland Trail, follow the shoreline as you traverse your way around the lake. Experience the ever changing views of Death Canyon and the Teton Range, as you make your way to the mouth of the canyon. Once back on the south side of the lake, take your pick of either the Lake Creek or Woodland trail to get back to the interpretive center.
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