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Wyoming

Spring Creek Trail

3.9 mi

Distance

1,037 ft

Gain

1h 23m

Time

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  • Inside Yellowstone National Park

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,037 ft
Elevation loss
1,037 ft
Highest point
8,044 ft
Lowest point
7,625 ft
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Managing agency
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About this trail

Spring Creek Trail is a scenic out-and-back hike in Wyoming that follows a creek drainage through varied terrain. This 3.88-mile trail offers hikers an accessible way to explore riparian habitat and enjoy the natural flow of Spring Creek, with opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy peaceful forest or meadow settings typical of Wyoming's creek valleys.

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