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Observation Peak Trail

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Distance
9.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,578 ft
Est. time
4 h 35 min
Route
Out & back

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Elevation

9,403 ft7,946 ft
0 mi4.7 mi
Shown one way from the trailhead. The hike returns the same way.

About this trail

Hike to a high mountain peak for an outstanding view of the Yellowstone wilderness. Trail passes through open meadows to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen. Beyond the lake, the trail climbs 1,400 feet in 2.6 miles through wh

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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation from USGS 3DEP and other sources via AWS Terrain Tiles. Distances, elevation and times are estimates. Always check current conditions before you go.