0.4 mi from the trailheadLake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins
Cabin & lookout

3.5 mi loop · 822 ft gain · 8,623 ft high point · Moderate
In Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming · National Park Service
Elephant Back Trail loops 3.5 miles with views of Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park.
822 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
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Thu: Partly Sunny · wind 3 to 9 mph SW