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Montana
3.5 mi
Distance
960 ft
Gain
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Buffalo Horn
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Buffalo Horn is a scenic 3.5-mile trail offering a moderate climb through Montana's diverse terrain with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. This route showcases the natural beauty of the Buffalo Horn area with rewarding views and engaging switchbacks. The trail is ideal for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with solid elevation work in a compact distance.
Specimen Creek Trailhead (WK3)
~15 min drive
The Specimen Creek trailhead is on the northwest side of Yellowstone near U.S. Highway 191. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail: Specimen Creek Trail Specimen Creek Trail A moderate to strenuous 16.4-mile (26.4 km) there-and-back trail that climbs thr…
Tom Miner Divide South
~2 min drive
Scenic ridge hike with views across Tom Miner Basin.
Sunlight
~4 min drive
Scenic 3.74-mile hike with 821 ft elevation gain near Sunlight, Montana.
Wilson Draw
~6 min drive
Moderate 11.36-mile Montana trail with 1,089 ft elevation gain through draws and forest.
Sky Rim Trailhead (WN1)
~4 min drive
This is a remote trailhead at the northwestern boundary of the park that is not accessible by road. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails within the park: Sky Rim Trail Dailey Creek Trail
Dailey Pass
~2 min drive
Moderate 4.95-mile climb to scenic Dailey Pass with 1,093 ft elevation gain.
Gallatin Divide
~5 min drive
Steep 2.23-mile climb to the Gallatin Divide with commanding ridge views.
Elk Horn
~9 min drive
Moderate 9.64-mile trail with 1,272 ft gain near Elk Horn, Montana.
Dailey Creek Trailhead (WK1)
~10 min drive
This trailhead along Highway 191 in the western part of the park provides access to one trail: Dailey Creek Trail Dailey Creek Trail A strenuous 10-mile (16-km) there-and-back trail that starts near Dailey Creek and heads up to Dailey Pass, where you can reach the Sky Rim T…
Upper Ramshorn Lake
~3 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
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