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Elephant Back Mountain, Yellowstone National Park

4.7
#16 of 22 in Trails in Yellowstone National Park
Mountain · Hidden Gem · Hiking Trail
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  • By Melaney68
    We stayed in a Lake Yellowstone cottage and the front desk recommended this trail. It was beautiful and diverse in its views and had many switchbacks and a climb to the very top that was well worth.....  more »
  • By parksvisitor
    The trailhead is pretty well marked, but the parking on either side of the road is pretty limited. We did this hike first think in the morning on a post Labor Day trip, so parking wasn't a problem...  more »
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  • By J Johnson
    Very nice hike and the Views at the top were worth the hike. Yellowstone Lake and Lake Lodge were really beautiful to view. Pretty wooded hiking trail, there was snow around, so it made it very interesting and pretty. Several trails to choose and regularly used.
  • By Matt HermsenWhite
    Short hike to great views of Yellowstone Lake
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