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Montana
5.5 mi
Distance
787 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Yellowstone River
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The Yellowstone River trail offers a scenic 5.5-mile journey along one of Montana's most iconic waterways. This moderate foothill hike features steady elevation gain through mixed forest and riparian habitat, providing excellent opportunities to observe the river's dynamic character and wildlife. The trail showcases the natural beauty of the Yellowstone River corridor with its flowing waters and surrounding mountain vistas.

Rescue Creek Trailhead (1N2)
~3 min drive
Bunsen Peak prominently sits south of Mammoth Hot Springs. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails: Bunsen Peak Trail Bunsen Peak Road Trail Osprey Falls Trail Parking is limited. Winter trailhead access requires a snow coach drop-off, or skiing up from…
Beaver Ponds Trail
~6 min drive
5.3 mi · Moderate
Pine Creek
~6 min drive
Steady 8.5-mile climb through pine forest with 3,200 ft elevation gain.
Maiden Falls
~7 min drive
Easy waterfall hike with modest elevation gain near Maiden Falls, Montana.

Boiling River
~6 min drive
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>No swimming at Boiling River.</strong></span> Currently, swimming is not possible at Boiling River because of the impacts to the river from the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/flood-recovery.htm">2022 floods</a>.</p> <h2>…

Osprey Falls Trail
~10 min drive
7.8 mi · Moderate
Bear Creek (Snowmo
~6 min drive
Moderate 7.77-mile trail with 464 ft elevation gain in Bear Creek area.
Lobo Cutacross a (Xc)
~7 min drive
Short cross-country ski trail with gentle elevation gain.

Mammoth Campground Comfort Station
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.

Bunsen Peak Overlook
~11 min drive
<p>Bunsen Peak prominently sits south of Mammoth Hot Springs. From this trailhead, you can embark on the following trails:</p> <ul> <li>Bunsen Peak Trail</li> <li>Bunsen Peak Road Trail</li> <li>Osprey Falls Trail</li> </ul> <p>Parking is limited. Winter trailhead access requi…