MOOSE, — A temporary closure will be in effect for trails around Phelps Lake on June 14 and 15.

According to a press release from the park, the closure is necessary for public safety during construction activities involving helicopter transport of heavy materials from a staging area near the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve to the Phelps Lake outlet bridge on the east side of the lake.

Closures will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Death Canyon parking and trail will remain open during this time.

Trailwork schedules may change without notice, or be delayed, due to weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.

Toby Koekkoek is a Community News Reporter, and a recent resident of Teton Valley. He enjoys writing about our region's community events and the movers and shakers that make up the culture of this unique mountain town. He enjoys deep powder, and deep thoughts, skateboarding, playing racquet sports, riding his bike, and nerding out on music. Toby also coaches freeride skiing for the Jackson Hole Ski Club and runs skateboard camps in the summer.