Howard Eaton Trail
Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
| Address: | Norris Canyon Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY, USA |
| GPS: |
44°44'7.3"N 110°30'12.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Trail Type: | Point A to B |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 1069 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 18.2 mi |
Lakes Streams Trails Wildflowers Ponds Fishing National Park Restrooms Pet Friendly
Hike
The Howard Eaton Trail is a hike with a variety of destinations along a 10 mile trail. The trail can be entered and exited at several points but is most commonly started near Canyon Village. The trailhead can be found about a half mile west of Canyon Village on Norris Canyon Road. There is a turn out by the trailhead where parking is available.
Along the trail, hikers pass Cascade Lake, Grebe Lake and Wolf Lake. These are beautiful lakes where hikers can stop and fish. Anyone wishing to fish must comply with Yellowstone’s fishing rules and guidelines.
The Howard Eaton Trail is open during the summer and fall months. Hikers can enjoy this warmer weather as they hike through miles of forests and meadows along the trail.
Hikers wishing to hike the entire trail should prepare for a long hike. Howard Eaton Trail is 10 miles in one direction. Hikers can prepare by leaving a vehicle at the other end of the trail or packing enough supplies to hike the full 20 miles.
The Howard Eaton Trail is a beautiful, challenging trail with a variety of views. The forests, lakes and meadows of this trail make this unique hike a wonderful Yellowstone adventure.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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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
From Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
- Head northeast (0.1 mi)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street at N Rim Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Grand Loop RdToll roadMay be closed at certain times or days(0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Canyon Government Area Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Canyon Government Area Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Canyon Government Area Rd (394 ft)
- Turn right onto Norris Canyon RdToll roadMay be closed at certain times or days(0.3 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(23 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
18.2 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
34 feetReal Ascent ?
845 feetReal Descent ?
811 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-5° to 14°)
-8% to 26%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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