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Wyoming
Mountain Creek Triangle Trail
1.5 mi
Distance
196 ft
Gain
37 min
Time
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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Mountain Creek Triangle Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 196 ft
- Elevation loss
- 196 ft
- Highest point
- 7,942 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,863 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
The Mountain Creek Triangle Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Wyoming that offers an accessible outdoor experience for hikers of all abilities. This trail provides a pleasant walk through the Mountain Creek area with opportunities to enjoy the natural landscape and creek features. The out-and-back route makes navigation straightforward while allowing hikers to set their own turnaround point.
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