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Hiking and Backpacking in Yellowstone

Over 1000 miles of trails await you!

Category: Lake Area

STORM POINT TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011July 28, 2022 by siteadmin

Trailhead: Pullout at Indian Pond, 3 miles east of Fishing Bridge Visitor CenterDistance: 2 mile (3 km) loopLevel of Difficulty: Easy   If you would like to get a good…

Posted in Day Hikes, Lake Area

PELICAN CREEK TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011July 28, 2022 by siteadmin

Trailhead: West end of Pelican Creek Bridge, 1 mile (1.5 km) east of Fishing Bridge Visitor CenterDistance: 1 mile (1.5 km) loopLevel of Difficulty: EasyThis very short but scenic trail…

Posted in Day Hikes, Lake Area
Natural Bridge

NATURAL BRIDGE TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011July 28, 2022 by siteadmin

Trailhead: Bridge Bay Marina parking lot near the campground entrance roadDistance: 3 miles (5 km) roundtripLevel of Difficulty: EasyThe natural bridge is a 51 feet high cliff of rhyolite rock…

Posted in Day Hikes, Lake Area

ELEPHANT BACK MOUNTAIN TRAIL

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

Trailhead: Pullout 1 mile (1.5 km) south of Fishing Bridge JunctionDistance: 3 mile (5 km) loopLevel of Difficulty: Moderately strenuous This trail climbs 800 feet in 1-1/2 miles (2.4 km)…

Posted in Day Hikes, Lake Area

AVALANCHE PEAK TRAIL

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

Trailhead: West end of Eleanor Lake across the road to the east of the small creekDistance: 5 miles (8 km) roundtripLevel of Difficulty: Strenuous This steep trail climbs 1,800 ft…

Posted in Day Hikes, Lake Area