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Wyoming
North Shore Shoshone Lake Trail
7.7 mi
Distance
1,483 ft
Gain
3h 3m
Time
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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North Shore Shoshone Lake Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,483 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,483 ft
- Highest point
- 8,047 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,795 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
This out-and-back trail offers scenic access to the north shore of Shoshone Lake, one of Wyoming's pristine high-elevation lakes. Hikers traverse through subalpine forest and meadow terrain with views of the lake and surrounding peaks. The relatively moderate distance makes this an excellent choice for experiencing alpine lake scenery without extreme elevation gain.
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