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Wyoming
Bechler Meadows Trail
3.7 mi
Distance
6,647 ft
Gain
4h 34m
Time
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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Bechler Meadows Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6,647 ft
- Elevation loss
- 6,647 ft
- Highest point
- 6,459 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,388 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
Bechler Meadows Trail is a scenic out-and-back route through the expansive meadowlands of northwestern Wyoming, offering excellent opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy open vistas. The trail traverses relatively gentle terrain through sagebrush and grassland habitats characteristic of the Bechler region. This accessible hike is ideal for those seeking a peaceful walk through pristine meadow country with good chances of spotting elk, bison, and other wildlife.
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