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Wyoming
Mountain Creek Trail
9.8 mi
Distance
2,760 ft
Gain
3h 43m
Time
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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Mountain Creek Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 9.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,760 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,760 ft
- Highest point
- 9,504 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,887 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Mountain Creek Trail is a scenic 9.85-mile out-and-back route in Wyoming that follows Mountain Creek through varied terrain, offering hikers an excellent day hike with moderate challenge. The trail provides access to alpine meadows and creek-side walking, with opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy mountain vistas. This out-and-back route allows hikers to turn back at any point while enjoying the same beautiful scenery on the return journey.
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