Fountain Freight Road Bike Trail
| Address: | Fountain Flats Drive / Freight Road Trailhead, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA |
| GPS: |
44°34'1.5"N 110°50'6.6"W Maps | Directions |
| Trails/Routes: | 4.0 mi |
Mountain Bike
Fountain Freight Road Bike Trail is a four mile stretch of paved road along Fairy Falls Trail. This stretch of trail is no longer open to vehicles but allows bikes. Despite being paved, it is recommended that riders use mountain bikes for this trail.
Riders can ride this trail starting at either the Fairy Falls or Fountain Flat Drive Trail Heads, parking is available in both areas. This trail can be ridden as a four mile one way trail, or eight mile out and back.
This trail is fairly level and easy, leaving riders with the ability to enjoy the beautiful and varied scenery. The trail passes Goose Lake, crosses Firehole River and overlooks the Grand Prismatic Spring. This scenic ride is perfect for a variety of riders looking to experience the vast variety of beauty Yellowstone has to offer.
This trail takes riders an average of 2-4 hours to complete and is open in the summer and fall. Visitors here should keep a safe distance from any wildlife they may encounter.
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
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Trails
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4.0 milesElevation Gain ?
63 feetReal Ascent ?
123 feetReal Descent ?
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