Yellowstones trails are noted for various geysers, hot springs, and other geothermal features, and for viewing of bald eagles, ospreys, grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, coyotes. Feb 15, 2016 day 4 we go over the pass, drop down into pelican valley, and head up to wapiti lake. Or, if youre also visiting grand teton national park, you can save money by buying the. Numerous thermal features west of fern lake at the eastern end of the wapiti lake trail. Upper falls, just south of canyon village nad83 z12 539589e 49506n elevation.
Yellowstone lake lake elevation 7733ft 2357m maximum depth 400ft 122m lewis lake scaup lake white lake lehardys rapids wapiti lake bridger lake. Stroll through the west thumb geyser basin and then head to shoshone lake, a beautiful backcountry lake. Map and descriptions of hikes and trails in yellowstone. These maps take the wonderful intuitiveness and visualization from a beautiful topographical map that jake built from the ground up and couple it with short descriptions of all 65 day hikes that youd get from a book to get you a sense of the trail. In my opinion, wapiti is not a good base for yellowstone visits. Fairy falls trail hiking and backpacking in yellowstone. Then we all met up at the wapiti lake trailhead, just south of canyon village. This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. The howard eaton trail can be closed to protect wildlife, so it best to check before going. Experience yellowstone s diversity with this epic loop hike.
Grizzly lake located a few miles north of the norris area, the grizzly lake trail is a moderate trail that is great for anglers. Lost lake, hellroaring, and mount washburn are all great trails, each offering something a little different. This partially paved trail parallels the canyon and connects the wapiti lake trailhead with uncle toms point and artist point 1. Before we got started, keith dropped off a vehicle at the pelican valley trailhead. Wapiti lake backpacking landscape imagery nature photography. Hike the wapiti lake trail to grand canyon of yellowstone. At the trailhead, keith pulled out a present that his wife kristin had gotten for me as a birthday gift. The yellowstone river trail begins on the west side of hellroaring creek, 2. Note the route of the grand loop road and the attraction areas of the park before you decide on where to stay and what park entrance to use. Exploring the bunsen peak trail near mammoth hot springs. If youre looking for a map of hiking trails outside of the major geyser basins, youll need to buy a hiking map like the national geographic trails illustrated map. Heart lake trail yellowstone national park fishing. Yellowstone national park has over 1,100 miles 1,800 km of blazed and mapped hiking trails, including some that have been in use for hundreds of years. Exploring yellowstone along more than 900 miles of trails will offer you a rewarding experience.
Begin this trail at the wapiti lake trailhead on south rim drive near chittenden bridge. After passing lily pad lake there is a trail junction. We spend 2 nights at the lake, and explore hot springs basing group and rainbow springs on day 5. Sep 23, 2011 the july 6 attack near the wapiti lake trailhead on the east side of the park in wyoming killed brian matayoshi, who was mauled by a female bear just 5 yards from where his terrified wife lay hidden behind a fallen tree. Bighorn pass, yellowstone river fords south of yellow.
Wapiti lake trailhead is located just south of upper falls of the yellowstone. Like the name implies, wapiti lake trailhead provides access to the wapiti lake trail, but it also is an endpoint to the howard eaton trail the other endpoint is howard eaton trailhead in the fishing bridge area. This yellowstone map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this huge park with property in three states, wyo. Just after crossing chittenden bridge turn right and park.
Get some incredible views of cody and silvertip peaks. The incident was the first fatal attack by a grizzly bear inside the park in 25 years. Canyon village in yellowstone national park frommers. Yellowstone lake lake elevation 7733ft 2357m maximum depth 430ft 1m lewis lake scaup lake white lake lehardys rapids wapiti lake bridger lake lake of the woods. The trails in this area access clear lake, ribbon lake, and wapiti lake via several routes. Note the route of the grand loop road and the attraction areas of the park before. A reasonable goal would be to reach wapiti lake in day one. Wallace from a bear attack on the mary mountain trail. The tragic tale of brian and marylyn matayoshi began early on the morning of july 6 when the couple began a leisurely hike on the wapiti lake trailhead, according to the report.
Links to topographical maps of yellowstone are available in the reading reference section of our web site. Yellowstone lake lake elevation 7733ft 2357m maximum depth 400ft 122m lewis lake scaup lake white lake lehardys rapids wapiti lake bridger lake lake of the woods grassy lake reservoir hering lake lake. Yellowstone national park is one of americas premier wilderness areas. It would be another 38 miles 76 minutes around to old faithful. A trumpeter swan flexes its wings along heart lake. Follow the trail through an area of lodgepole pine forest that has burned twice in 1976 and. Yellowstone river trail hiking trail, tower junction, wyoming. Wapiti trail, yellowstone national park, wyoming beginning with a hike across an open meadow, this trail meanders through lodgepole pine forests, past chalky white geothermal features, skirting a lilypad dotted pond, and finally delivers you to the edge of the deep, multicolored grand canyon of. In reality, 755m had been traveling around much of the northern range, not joining a pack or finding a mate for about 2 years. Day 1 wapiti lake trailhead to campsite 4r2 on ribbon lake 3. Note the route of going to the sun road, attractions on the west and east sides in u.
Memorial parkway park boundary p a r k m b o u n d a r y grand teton. From the trailhead, the trail climbs away from both hellroaring creek and the yellowstone river and tops a 500 foot ridge at 1. This map shows the approximate location where a yellowstone national park visitor was killed wednesday morning after a grizzly bear attacked him on the wapiti lake trail near canyon village. Storm point is a good, short, early or late day stroll to a vantage point overlooking yellowstone lake and shore. Day 4 we go over the pass, drop down into pelican valley, and head up to wapiti lake.
Wapiti lake, sour creek ynp august 30, 2014 backcountry. Youll wind in and out of forests between striking viewpoints of both falls and the canyon. Lake trailhead glade creek trailhead hermitage point trailhead climbers lupine meadows trailhead teton science. In wapiti, wy, at mile marker 32 north fork shoshoni river bridge, take us rts. Report details harrowing grizzly attack on yellowstone np. Wapiti lake trailhead is a trailhead on yellowstone river in yellowstone national park, wy. Scenic views are plentiful, especially while along the lakeshores. See detail map above 10629ft reservation peak 10238ft craig pass 27 km see detail map above c r e e k f a i r y c c r e e. There is a short side trail 200 metres to wapiti falls at seven kilometres. This yellowstone map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this huge park with property. In this region only a network of trails, primitive campgrounds and a picturesque log cabin ranger station are the only sign left by man, a remarkable fete in this day and age when. At crow creek pass youll get the wonderful vista of yellowstone park and yellowstone lake. Exhibits include a floating globe showing the worlds volcanic hotspots. At the trailhead, keith pulled out a present that his.
Visiting yellowstone national park road construction is underway on park roadways. Tucked away on the east side of mount sheridan in southern yellowstone, just over the continental divide from yellowstone lake is one of the most pristine areas of yellowstone national park, the heart lake drainage. Either way, dont leave home without a map of yellowstone. Clear lake artists point loop via wapiti lake trailhead is a 4. Lake trailhead glade creek trailhead hermitage point trailhead climbers lupine meadows trailhead teton science schools jackson national jackson hole greater yellowstone visitor center refuge sleigh rides winter only snow king. Warm creek trailhead is a trailhead on soda butte creek in yellowstone national park, mt. About 90 minutes into the hike, the couple met a solitary hiker who pointed out a female bear and her two cubs in a meadow about 500 yards off the trail, and the two. After waiting about fifteen minutes, we agreed to head back to the canyon village lounge to wait out the storm.
Get trail maps and permits, required for backcountry camping, at most ranger stations. Stop here for a primer on yellowstones supervolcano and its effects on the landscape. Memorial parkway park boundary p a r k m b o u n d a r y. Printed highresolution yellowstone map posters and other products are available at the yellowstone maps store. Mary mountain trail in yellowstone national park ynp, 56 miles from the. Download a yellowstone national park map pdf my yellowstone. Do your part to preserve yellowstone national park. The trail traverses open habitat for its initial 1. The day hikes of yellowstone national park map guide was designed to simply answer the question, where should we hike today. Clear lake, wapiti trail, yellowstone by emily stephens undoubtedly the most actionpacked adventure will and i have achieved to date, the 10mile hike along the clear lake, point sublime and ribbon lake loops on the wapiti trail in yellowstone national park holds the top spot from our recent trip. Nat geo also publishes a set of moredetailed yellowstone maps and sells them as a bundle of four maps. Grand teton 770ft 4197m middle teton 12804ft 3902m 7688ft 2343m kelly 10908ft 3325m bivouac peak 10825ft. Feb 08, 2017 a trumpeter swan flexes its wings along heart lake. These free maps show park roads, attractions, and more.
None of these trails were effected by the 1988 fires. A more detailed map of yellowstone is available in pdf format. Direction map travel time latlong flight d flight t howfar route tripcost. My book has the following directions from artist point, continue east along the rim to lily pad lake, a half mile ahead. Canyon village is the base for exploring the canyon, a sprawling development featuring lodging, dining options, a general store, canyon campground, and the canyon visitor education center tel. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from july until september. If you need help finding a hotel that is still open, call us at 18009164526. Lake duck lake sedge bay mary bay mary lake beach lake d e l a c y mount doane see detail map above 2518m reser c r e e k f a i r y c r e e k. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from may until october. Experience yellowstones diversity with this epic loop hike. Clear lake artists point loop via wapiti lake trailhead.
Pdf format map of yellowstone national park the american. The wapiti lake trailhead and picnic area where the matayoshis began their hike are in the canyon area located inside yellowstone national park. The trail follows along the wapiti river and a few small lakes along the way. Pdf format map of yellowstone national park, from the national park service 1. It would be another 38 miles 76 minutes around to old faithful here is the official map. Wapiti lake the first 19 kilometres of the trial to wapiti lake follows the north side of the wapiti river and the shores of a few smaller lakes. Official yellowstone national park map pdf my yellowstone park. Memorial parkway park boundary p a r k m b o u n d a r y grand teton national park food service picnic area ranger station store campground lodging tentonly campground marina gas station selfguiding trail horseback riding do not use this map for backcountry hiking. Yellowstone national park is a stronghold for the rare swan, the largest species of waterfowl in north america. Upper falls, just south of canyon village nad83 z12 539589e 49506n elevation 7740 trail. Be sure to download the official yellowstone national park map to find restaurants, hotels, or activities along the route of your choosing in the park. Several of these trails were the sites of historical events.
Trailhead to get to the trailhead, go on us 141620 for 50 miles from cody, then down a mile on a service road behind pahaska teepee. Refer to the national geographic trails illustrated map of yellowstone national park for more detail. Trails illustrated yellowstone lake, yellowstone national park 305 map revised ed. Trees overhang heart lake next to campsite 8h6, one of 10 campsites that dot the lakeshore. The trail head begins from an old oilwell site, and is a well defind trail for the most part.
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