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Coyote Creek Trailhead (2N1)

~1 min drive

This is a remote trailhead at the northern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Coyote Creek Trail

Upper Hellroaring Trailhead (2N5)

~4 min drive

This is a remote trailhead at the northern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail within the park: Hellroaring Creek Trail

Hellroaring Trailhead (2K8)

~11 min drive

Nestled a 1/4-mile (0.4-km) off the Grand Loop Road, this trailhead provides access to the following trails: Buffalo Plateau Trail Coyote Creek Trail Garnet Hill Loop Trail Hellroaring Creek Trail There is a decent amount of parking at the trailhead. Buffalo Plateau Trai…

Slough Creek Trailhead (2K5)

~14 min drive

From the Slough Creek Trailhead you can embark on the following trail: - Slough Creek Trail There is abundant parking, including a parking area for horse trailers. This is a popular trail. During the winter, the gravel road is closed to vehicles. Park in the parking area just…

Garnet Hill Loop Trailhead (2K2)

~14 min drive

Situated in Pleasant Valley near Tower Junction, this trailhead provides access to the following trail: Garnet Hill Loop Trail There is very limited parking at this trailhead. However, a large parking lot is located at the Tower Junction Trailhead just to the south. Garnet…

Burned Trees

~14 min drive

<p>Burned trees and those that have died for other reasons still contribute to the ecosystem. For example, dead standing trees provide nesting cavities for many types of animals; fallen trees provide food and shelter for animals and nutrients for the soil. However, park manage…

Lamar Valley - Evidence of Glaciers

~15 min drive

<p>Glaciers result when, for a period of years, more snow falls in an area than melts.</p> <p>Once the snow reaches a certain depth, it turns into ice and begins to move under the force of gravity or the pressure of its own weight.</p> <p>During this movement, rocks are picked…

Specimen Ridge Trailhead (2K4)

~15 min drive

From this trailhead located just east of the Yellowstone River Picnic Area, you can access the following trails: Specimen Ridge Trail Agate Creek Trail Yellowstone River Overlook Trail Parking is located on the northern side of the road and the trailhead is on the south si…

Lost Lake Loop

~15 min drive

Round trip 2.8 miles (4.6 km), moderate. The trail climbs 300 feet up a forested hillside. At the junction, veer right (west). You reach Lost Lake in 0.2 miles (0.3 km). From there, follow the trail through a ravine to the Petrified Tree parking area. From the parking lot, th…

Lamar River Bridge

~16 min drive

<p>At first, travel to and within the park was difficult. Visitors had to transport themselves or pay a costly transportation company.</p> <p>In the park, there were only a few places for food and lodging. Access improved in 1883 when the Northern Pacific Railroad reached Cinn…