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Riverside Ski Trails Trailhead (WK9)
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Riverside Ski Trails Trailhead (WK9)
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The Riverside Ski Trail provides several easy options to ski along the Madison River and enjoy views of both the Gallatin and Madison mountain ranges. Boundary Street to loops: 1 mile (1.6 km) Downriver loop, full: 3.5 miles (5.6 km) Downriver loop, short: 2.2 miles (3.5 km) Upriver loop: 1.5 miles (2.4 km) Trailhead: east side of Boundary Street at Madison Avenue. The first mile is through forest to the loop trail junctions above the Madison River. The upriver loop (right), provides panoramic views of the Madison River and the Gallatin Range. The downriver loop (left), crosses open forests and meadows along the river. A cutoff trail shortens the trip by 1.3 miles (2.1 km). Return to the trailhead via the approach trail. Look for elk, bald eagles, and waterfowl. The first two miles my be occasionally groomed for classic ski tracks.
Two Ribbons Trailhead - West
~5 min drive
This is an easy 0.7-mile (1.1-km) boardwalk loop trail that goes through conifer trees along the Madison River. Interpretive signs along the trail provide additional information about the area. This trail can be accessed from either trailhead.
Two Ribbons Trailhead - East
~6 min drive
This is an easy 0.7-mile (1.1-km) boardwalk loop trail that goes through conifer trees along the Madison River. Interpretive signs along the trail provide additional information about the area. This trail can be accessed from either trailhead.
Madison River Picnic Area
~11 min drive
<p>This picnic area has 9 picnic tables and one vault toilet.</p> <h2>Picnicking Notes</h2> <p>Campfires are allowed only in picnic areas with fire grates. Camp stoves (liquid or gas) and self-contained charcoal grills may be used at all locations. Do not feed any wild animals…
Seven Mile Bridge Trailhead (WK8)
~11 min drive
This trailhead along the West Entrance Road in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Gneiss Creek Trail Gneiss Creek Trail This moderate 13.9-mile (22.4-km) one-way hike that can start at either the Gneiss Creek Trailhead along Highway 191 and the weste…
Mount Haynes Fishing Platform
~15 min drive
<p>At the Mount Haynes Overlook, approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Madison Junction. A level boardwalk leads to the Madison River.</p>
Gneiss Creek (WK7)
~16 min drive
This trailhead along Highway 191 in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Gneiss Creek Trail Gneiss Creek Trail This moderate 13.9-mile (22.4-km) one-way hike that can start at either the Gneiss Creek Trailhead along Highway 191 and the western boundary…
Harlequin Lake Trailhead
~18 min drive
This trailhead along the West Entrance Road in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Harlequin Lake Trail Harlequin Lake Trail Follow the gentle, 1-mile (1.6-km) lollipop loop trail to a small lake. Backcountry Regulations Permit required for fishing,…
Madison Junction
~20 min drive
<p>At Madison Junction, the Gibbon River joins the Firehole River to form the Madison River.</p> <p>The Gibbon River flows from Grebe Lake through the Norris area to Madison Junction. The Firehole River starts south of Old Faithful and flows through the park’s major hydrotherm…
Purple Mountain Trail
~21 min drive
6.7 mi · Moderate
Purple Mountain Trailhead (MK1)
~21 min drive
This trailhead is located just east of Madison Junction and provides access to one trail: Purple Mountain Trail Purple Mountain Trail A strenuous 6-mile (9.6-km) there-and-back trail that leads up Purple Mountain for panoramic views of the GIbbon and Madison Rivers. Backco…
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