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Phelps Lake (Wyoming)

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Type
  
natural lake

Primary outflows
  
Lake Creek

Max. length
  
1.5 mi (2.4 km)

Area
  
3.035 km²

Primary inflows
  
Death Canyon Creek

Basin countries
  
United States

Surface elevation
  
2,021 m

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Location
  
Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US

Similar
  
Grand Teton National, Laurance S Rockefell, Death Canyon Trail, Jenny Lake, Cascade Canyon

Phelps Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. 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.

Contents

Map of Phelps Lake, Wyoming 83014, USA

Jumping RockEdit

"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 cold, even in August.

References

Phelps Lake (Wyoming) Wikipedia