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Wyoming
South Boundary Trail: Lynx Creek
13.2 mi
Distance
3,936 ft
Gain
4h 56m
Time
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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South Boundary Trail: Lynx Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 13.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,936 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,936 ft
- Highest point
- 9,294 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,835 ft
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- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
The South Boundary Trail: Lynx Creek is a scenic out-and-back trek through Wyoming's backcountry, following Lynx Creek through diverse terrain and forest. This 13.23-mile journey offers solitude and the chance to explore a lesser-traveled corridor along the South Boundary, with creek crossings and potential wildlife viewing opportunities. The trail showcases the rugged beauty of Wyoming's wilderness with varying elevation and riparian habitat.
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