Howard Eaton Trail

Lodgepole Pines

~1 min drive

<p>Forests cover roughly 80% of Yellowstone and lodgepole pine comprises nearly all of that canopy.</p> <p>Some American Indian tribes used this tree to make the frames of their tipis or lodges, hence the name “lodgepole” pine. The log walls of the Old Faithful Inn are made wi…

Artists Paintpots Trail

~9 min drive

This is a one-mile (1.6 km) trail that enters a partially burned lodgepole pine forest, then winds across a wet meadow on a boardwalk. This trail is a short loop. The hydrothermal area has colorful hot springs, mudpots, and small geysers. Watch out for flying mud. Stay on th…

Observation Peak Trail

~13 min drive

9.4 mi · Moderate

Mount Washburn Spur Trail

~14 min drive

17 mi · Hard

Fumaroles in Porcelain Basin

~6 min drive

<p>Hurricane Vent, nearby, was once a steamy, noisy fumarole. It has also been boiling and full of steam, with a small waterfall on the far side.</p> <h2>Fumaroles</h2> <p>Fumaroles or steam vents, are the hottest hydrothermal features in the park. The limited amount of water…

North Rim Restrooms

~12 min drive

0.3 mi · Easy

Seven Mile Hole Trail

~14 min drive

9.9 mi · Moderate

Back Basin

~6 min drive

<p>In contrast to Porcelain Basin, Back Basin is more forested and its features are more scattered and isolated. Young lodgepole pines growing up among the remains a fire the burned through the area in 1988.</p> <h2>Color and Heat Lovers</h2> <p>Hydrothermal features are also…

Cascade Lake Trailhead (4K5)

~13 min drive

From this trailhead you can embark on the following trails: Cascade Lake Trail Observation Peak Trail There is a dedicated parking lot at this trailhead. The nearest restrooms are location to the east at the Cascade Lake Picnic Area. Cascade Lake Trail A moderate 4.4-mile…

Dunraven Pass - Mount Washburn Trail

~17 min drive

7.0 mi · Moderate