3.0 mi from the trailheadLewis Lake Campground
Campground · Wyoming
Hike
Lewis River Channel Trail
- Ends at Shoshone Lake
- Inside Yellowstone National Park
- Camp 3 mi away
12.2 mi out & back · 664 ft gain · 7,850 ft high point · Moderate
From Shoshone / Dogshead Trailhead
In Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming · National Park Service
About this hike
This out-and-back route from Shoshone/Dogshead Trailhead reaches Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone, passing Lewis Lake and gaining 664 feet over 12.2 miles.
Elevation
664 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Nearby reading
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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