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Wyoming
Shoshone Lake Trail
5.8 mi
Distance
1,433 ft
Gain
2h 20m
Time
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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Shoshone Lake Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,433 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,433 ft
- Highest point
- 8,046 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,642 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
This out-and-back trail in Wyoming offers access to the scenic Shoshone Lake, one of the state's largest high-elevation lakes. The route traverses through lodgepole pine forest and meadow terrain, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and peaceful lakeside exploration. The relatively modest distance makes this an accessible option for hikers seeking alpine lake scenery without extreme elevation gain.
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