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Hiking and Backpacking in Yellowstone

Over 1000 miles of trails await you!

Category: Canyon Area

bison

MARY MOUNTAIN TRAIL

Posted on August 13, 2011July 28, 2022 by siteadmin

Trailhead: North of Alum Creek pullout, 4 miles south of Canyon JunctionDistance: 21 miles one wayLevel of Difficulty: Moderately strenuous if you do the entire hike in one day Mary…

Posted in Canyon Area, Day Hikes
ice lake

ICE LAKE TRAIL

Posted on August 13, 2011July 28, 2022 by siteadmin

Trailhead: 3.5 miles east of Norris on the Norris-Canyon roadDistance: 0.3 miles (0.5 km)Level of Difficulty: Easy; handicapped accessible backcountry site on lake Ice Lake is a beautiful, small lake…

Posted in Canyon Area, Day Hikes
Grebe Lake

GREBE LAKE TRAIL

Posted on August 13, 2011July 28, 2022 by siteadmin

Trailhead: 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Canyon Junction on the Norris-Canyon RoadDistance: 6 miles (9.7 km) roundtripLevel of Difficulty: Moderately easyMainly used by fishermen and backpackers, this trail goes…

Posted in Canyon Area, Day Hikes
Swans

CYGNET LAKES TRAIL

Posted on August 13, 2011July 28, 2022 by siteadmin

Trailhead: Pullout about 5.5 miles west of Canyon JunctionDistance: 8 miles (14.4 km) roundtripLevel of Difficulty: Easy This trail travels through intermittently burned lodgepole pine forest and past small marshy…

Posted in Canyon Area, Day Hikes
cascade lake

CASCADE LAKE TRAIL

Posted on August 13, 2011July 29, 2022 by siteadmin

Trailhead: Cascade Lake Picnic Area, 1.5 miles north of Canyon JunctionDistance: 4.5 miles (7.2 km) roundtripLevel of Difficulty: EasyThis easy hike is an enjoyable stroll through forested areas, open meadows…

Posted in Canyon Area, Day Hikes