6.2 miles
Distance
475 ft
Climb
-473 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
6,410 ft
Altitude min
6,410 ft
Altitude start
6,411 ft
Altitude end
-26.5%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,320 ft
Distance flat

A beautiful loop up to and around Phelps Lake with almost constant views. It is probably best to go clockwise (up Lake Creek), as Lake Creek makes the initial climb more pleasant than the Woodland Trail.

Detailed Description
Phelps Lake Loop is a 6 mile less popular intermediate route located near Moose Wyoming. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 475 ft with a max elevation of 6,761 ft then descends -473 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 5 min
  • Altitude min
    6,410 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,410 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,411 ft
  • Climb
    475 ft
  • Descent
    -473 ft
  • Grade max
    -26.5%
  • Grade min
    28.4%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,320 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    9
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Woodland Trail
Jun 8, 2026 @ 12:01pm (America/Denver)
Jun 8, 2026
Phelps Lake
May 16, 2022 @ 7:36am
May 16, 2022
May 15, 2022. Numerous snow fields on west short. East shore dry. Woodland trail superior for access to the loop. Definitely passable, just a lot of snow fields to run / walk through on west side.
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