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Observation Peak Trail

Summits Observation Peak
Inside Yellowstone National Park
1,423 ft of climbing

2.5 mi one way · 1,423 ft climb · 9,406 ft high point · Easy

In Yellowstone National Park · Wyoming · National Park Service

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About this hike

This 2.5-mile trail climbs 1,423 feet to Observation Peak in Yellowstone National Park, passing Cascade Lake.

Elevation

1,423 ft of gain and 19 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

3.8 mi from the trailhead
Canyon Campground
Campground · Wyoming

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Observation PeakDestination · 2.5 mi in
Cascade 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: 2.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,423 ft
Descent: 19 ft
High point: 9,406 ft
Low point: 8,003 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: Wyoming
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Trailhead: 44.7713° N · 110.5465° W

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3.8 mi from the trailhead

Canyon Campground

Campground · Wyoming

7.6 mi from the trailhead

Norris Campground

Campground · Wyoming

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Passes Bunsen Peak
Inside Yellowstone National Park
1,606 ft of climbing

6.7 mi of trails · 1,606 ft climb · Easy

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Ends at a hot spring
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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today63°39°Sunny
Thu61°41°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri57°37°Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat52°35°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun56°35°Mostly Sunny
Mon59°36°Sunny
Tue58°34°Mostly Sunny

Today: Sunny · wind 9 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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