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Pocket Lake Trail

Ends at Pocket Lake
Inside Yellowstone National Park

1.2 mi one way · 478 ft climb · 8,276 ft high point · Easy

In Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming · National Park Service

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About this hike

This 1.2-mile trail climbs 478 feet to Pocket Lake in Yellowstone National Park, following Shoshone Lake.

Elevation

478 ft of gain and 116 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.6 mi from the trailhead
Grant Village Campground
Campground · Wyoming

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Pocket LakeDestination · 1.2 mi in
Shoshone LakeAlong the way · 0.0 mi in

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. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 478 ft
Descent: 116 ft
High point: 8,276 ft
Low point: 7,799 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: Wyoming
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 44.3960° N · 110.7180° W

Get directions Open the map

7.6 mi from the trailhead

Grant Village Campground

Campground · Wyoming

9.0 mi from the trailhead

Lewis Lake Campground

Campground · Wyoming

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Yellowstone National Park · Camp 7 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today61°34°Sunny
Tue60°34°Patchy Fog
Wed59°34°Mostly Sunny
Thu66°38°Sunny
Fri64°38°Sunny
Sat58°35°Sunny
Sun58°34°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Today: Sunny · wind 0 mph

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Signal

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain