Buffalo Plateau Trailhead (2N2)

Coyote Creek Trailhead (2N1)

~5 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

Hellroaring Trailhead (2K8)

~13 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…

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…

Poacher

~5 min drive

Moderate 13.23-mile backcountry trail with 1,855 ft elevation gain.

Slough Creek Campground Entrance Vault Toilet

~13 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.

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…

Lost Lake

~16 min drive

6.6 mi · Moderate

Telephone Basin

~7 min drive

Remote 18-mile alpine basin trek with 2,185 ft elevation gain.

Lamar River Bridge

~14 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…

Buffalo Plateau

~0 min drive

Easy plateau walk with expansive Montana views and minimal elevation gain.