Jumping Rock at Phelp's Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
| Address: | Moose Wilson Rd, Jackson, WY 83001, USA |
| GPS: |
43°37'35.3"N 110°46'23.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
Restrooms Lakes National Park
Dive, Hike, and Swim
Just below Teton's Death Canyon, on the eastern shore of Phelp's Lake is a 20 foot boulder sitting all by itself above deep water. It's almost if God said, "Those hikers will need a break. Let's give them a diving board and a swimming hole." There are not a lot of swimming holes with this kind of view either.
The hike to get to the rock is about 2 miles each way.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Jackson, Wyoming
- Head north on US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N/N Cache St toward E Deloney AveContinue to follow US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N(6.8 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-191 N/US-26 E/US-89 N (5.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Teton Park Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Moose Wilson RdMay be closed at certain times or days(3.7 mi)
- Turn left onto LSR Preserve Entrance Rd (0.4 mi)
Starting from the Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve parking lot, you'll hike West. The trail will take you Northwest to the South end of Phelp's Lake. Continue up the Eastern Shore until you see the rock. It's about 3/4 miles from the bridge to the jumping rock and it's visible almost the entire time after you reach the lake.
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