About
Length (round trip)0.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain96 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadWest Thumb, Grand Loop Road
SurfaceShort climb over a ridge
Best seasonJune to September. Most park roads close to cars from early November to late April, and higher trails hold snow into July.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake

Climb a small hill for a view of Duck and Yellowstone lakes and the expanse of the 1988 fires that swept through this area. Trail descends to the shore of Duck Lake. Safety notes: Always be aware of your surroundings. Trailheads: West side of West Thumb Geyser Basin Parking Area.

Tips
Fifteen minutes each way and almost always deserted, despite being beside a busy junction.
Location

West Thumb, Grand Loop Road

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