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Wyoming
Shoshone Geyser Basin Horse Cutofff Trail
0.9 mi
Distance
329 ft
Gain
23 min
Time
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Shoshone Geyser Basin Horse Cutofff Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 329 ft
- Elevation loss
- 329 ft
- Highest point
- 8,010 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,836 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
This short out-and-back trail in Shoshone Geyser Basin offers quick access to one of Wyoming's most geothermally active regions. The cutoff provides an efficient route for horseback riders and hikers exploring the basin's dramatic hot springs, geysers, and colorful mineral deposits. The trail traverses the unique geothermal landscape characteristic of this remote backcountry destination.
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