Lake Overlook
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
| Address: | Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA |
| GPS: |
44°24'55.8"N 110°34'30.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
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Hike
This trail is located in the southern part of the park, with the trailhead in the West Thumb Geyser Basin parking lot. This is about a 1.7 mile hike, roundtrip, that starts and ends at the trailhead. This is considered a moderately harder hike, that can take from 1 to 3 hours to do, depending on your speed.
West Thumb Geyser Basin is a big draw of the crowds during the summer. This hike is the perfect little escape from the crowds. It allows you to see the beauty of the park and you can go at your own pace. This hike leads to a mountain top meadow that gives a remarkable overlook of West Geyser and Yellowstone Lake.
NOTE: Pets are not allowed on this trail. Always make sure that you are making noise and carry bear spray, just in case. If you see wildlife, do not approach them to ensure yours and their safety. If you get the day hike map that is handed out at the visitor center, it was found to be inaccurate for this trail. The trail is actually 1 mile from the parking lot to the top of the hill, not 0.3 miles as the map claims.
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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 Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
- Head south on Grant Campground Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Grant Village Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto US-191 N/US-287 N/US-89 NPartial toll roadParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(1.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Hwy 20 EParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(0.2 mi)
- Turn right (361 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(75 ft)
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