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Montana
9.4 mi
Distance
1,215 ft
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Wapiti
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The Wapiti Trail is a moderate 9.44-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 1,215 feet of elevation gain through the scenic Wapiti area of Montana. This trail offers a rewarding day hike with steady climbing through mixed terrain typical of the region, providing hikers with good cardiovascular challenge and mountain views. The trail's length and elevation profile make it an excellent choice for intermediate hikers looking to build endurance while enjoying the natural beauty of Montana's backcountry.
Specimen Creek Trailhead (WK3)
~19 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…
Little Wapiti
~3 min drive
Moderate 8.79-mile foothills hike with 1,403 ft elevation gain.
Eldridge
~4 min drive
Challenging 17-mile backcountry trail with nearly 1,900 ft elevation gain.
Upper Sage Creek
~6 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile walk through Sage Creek with minimal elevation gain.
Dailey Creek Trailhead (WK1)
~15 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…
Cabin Creek Divide
~6 min drive
Accessible divide crossing with views of Montana's mountain landscape.
Lightning Creek
~7 min drive
Moderate 10.7-mile creek-side trail with 2,252 ft elevation gain.
Tumble Basin
~12 min drive
Easy 1.16-mile trail with minimal elevation gain in Tumble Basin.
Black Butte Trailhead (WK2)
~17 min drive
The Black Butte trailhead is on the northwest side of Yellowstone near US Highway 191. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trail: Black Butte Trail Black Butte Trail This is a strenuous 11.4-miles (18.3 km) there-and-back trail that climbs 3,100 feet (945 m…
Alp Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.67-mile creek drainage hike with 1,585 ft elevation gain.
