| Phelps Lake | |
|---|---|
| A view of Phelps Lake and Jackson Valley from Death Canyon | |
| Location | Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, USA |
| Lake type | natural lake |
| Primary inflows | Death Canyon Creek |
| Primary outflows | Lake Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Max. width | .75 mi (1.2 km) |
| Surface area | 750 acres (300 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 6,633 ft (2,021 m) |
Phelps Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming.[1] The natural lake is located at the entrance to Death Canyon in the southern section of the park. A number of hiking trails can be found near the lake, the most popular being a 1.8 mile (2.9 km) roundtrip hike to the Phelps Lake overlook.[2]
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"Jumping Rock" is a popular rock that sits on the northern side of Phelps Lake. It is so called "Jumping Rock" for the reason that it performs as a natural diving board. It is a 25-30 foot drop into the lake, but the water is deep enough for those brave enough to jump in. The water is freezing, even in August.