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Upper Hellroaring Trailhead (2N5)

Jul–Sep
best months

Is Upper Hellroaring Trailhead (2N5) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yellowstone National Park. It doesn't name Upper Hellroaring Trailhead (2N5), so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: NPS · Yellowstone National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

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: Hellroaring Creek Trail

  • Nearby · Coyote Creek Trailhead (2N1) · 2H1 Campsite Spur Trail · Coyote Creek Trail
  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Upper Hellroaring Trailhead (2N5)

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 4°

      12 wet · 13 snow

    2. Feb

      31° / 6°

      11 wet · 11 snow

    3. Mar

      41° / 16°

      10 wet · 9 snow

    4. Apr

      49° / 24°

      10 wet · 6 snow

    5. May

      59° / 31°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    6. Jun

      68° / 37°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 41°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 39°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 32°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    10. Oct

      53° / 23°

      9 wet · 4 snow

    11. Nov

      36° / 13°

      10 wet · 9 snow

    12. Dec

      26° / 5°

      13 wet · 13 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tower Falls, WY, 7.9 mi away at 6,275 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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