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Wyoming
5.8 mi
Distance
777 ft
Gain
2h 20m
Time
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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Why you'll love it
Elephant Back Mountain Trail
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This trail climbs 800 feet (244 m) in 1-½ miles (2.4 km) through the dense lodgepole forest. After 0.8 of a mile, the trail splits into a loop. The left fork is the shortest route to the top, though both join again at the overlook. The overlook provides a

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