Laurance Rockefeller Preserve, Wyoming, United States
5.0 (849 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Jackson Hole Nature & Wildlife Areas
Nice Loop Trail to Phelps Lake
There is a parking lot that holds about 40-50 cars (so be okay waiting if you're not there early, although they have a good waiting system with a line for cars to wait). There is a bathroom at the parking lot and a small visitor center. We did the approximately 3 mile loop trail to Phelps Lake. It's relatively easy with some small ups and downs, we probably did it in about 2 hours with some s. There are a few lookouts to stop at along the way (including a small waterfall). The lake itself is beautiful and there are a few "off trail" paths to go down to the waterfront itself (the marked path doesn't get you to the water itself). Overall a very nice hike with less of the hectic crowds than Jenny Lake. We also saw a bear on the way there right on the side of Moose Wilson Rd. They recommend you bring bear spray on this hike since bears frequent this area.
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Moose Wilson Road , Jackson, Wyoming, United States.
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http://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/lsr.htm
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5.0 based on (849 reviews)
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4ecf314 5:00 PM Sep 24, 2021
Nice Loop Trail to Phelps Lake
There is a parking lot that holds about 40-50 cars (so be okay waiting if you're not there early, although they have a good waiting system with a line for cars to wait). There is a bathroom at the parking lot and a small visitor center. We did the approximately 3 mile loop trail to Phelps Lake. It's relatively easy with some small ups and downs, we probably did it in about 2 hours with some s. There are a few lookouts to stop at along the way (including a small waterfall). The lake itself is beautiful and there are a few "off trail" paths to go down to the waterfront itself (the marked path doesn't get you to the water itself). Overall a very nice hike with less of the hectic crowds than Jenny Lake. We also saw a bear on the way there right on the side of Moose Wilson Rd. They recommend you bring bear spray on this hike since bears frequent this area.
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5Cubs 5:00 PM Jun 30, 2020
Summer 2020 Perfect Time to Visit!
We have been lucky to have visited the LR Preserve a number of times. During normal times, one must wait 30-60 min+ for a parking space as they control their parking and access. However, it appears that during the pandemic (as of 7/1/20) the visitors building is closed. While the visitors center is lovely, the real gem is the walks in the surrounding pristine WY wilderness: rushing rivers, lakes, mountain vistas, lush woods full of wildlife. We pulled up around 2pm today and popped right into a parking space! The trails are still fairly heavily trafficked, but we have had worse, and the scenery is just a huge bang for the buck if your looking for a 3 mile walk that every member of your family will enjoy. If you're lucky enough to travel this summer, take advantage of this unprecedented access to the LR Preserve hikes. Stay safe!
