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Cracker Lake – 12.5mi / 20.1km You won’t believe your eyes when you see the mint green color of Cracker Lake surrounded by 3,000 foot cliffs. The hike to and from Cracker Lake is a long one, but worth it (it can be broken up into two days by utilizing the campground with a permit).…

Lincoln Lake – 16.7mi / 26.9km With its big welcoming sign right off Going-to-the-Sun Road, you may be tempted to hop out of your car and hike to Lincoln Lake. Before you do, though, you will need to know what you are getting into. When the trail is going up or down, it does so…

Harlequin Lake – 1mi / 1.6km Lily pads and waterfowl are numerous in this quaint lake that is tucked below the hills in the Madison River drainage. The trail leaves the open meadows of the Madison River and enters into a thick, young stand of lodgepole pines. The trail gains some elevation which provides limited views…

Trout Lake – 1.2mi / 2km This quaint lake is nestled in a picturesque landscape of tree-lined meadows with a rocky cliff backdrop. The trail begins with a short climb of 0.3mi/0.5km through meadows and mature trees. The wildflowers in early summer are stunning and the birding is great along this trail. At the top of…

Duck Lake – 0.5mi / 0.8km A nice broad shoreline makes for a great spot to enjoy the waterfowl on Duck Lake. The short trail crosses Grand Loop Road, then climbs 100 ft up, then down a ridge separating Duck Lake from the West Thumb Geyser Basin. Most of this hike is in a younger stand…

Grizzly Lake – 4.5mi / 7.2km This trail takes you to a long, quiet lake tucked between two ridges. The trail crosses over the small Obsidian Creek and a nice meadow before it begins to climb the ridge. The climb is initially a little steep, but mellows out as it enters younger trees. Most of the hike…

Trilobite Lake – 16.2mi / 26km This alpine lake is tucked beneath Mount Holmes and is a great place to spy the few mountain goats that inhabit Yellowstone. The trail begins by crossing and following along a wonderful meadow. After walking in and out of trees and under some power lines, you cross Winter Creek. While…

Swan Lake – 2.7mi / 4.4km This is a short walk to a long, slender, lily pad lake surrounded by willows and forest making it great habitat for waterfowl and moose. The hike starts on the Hermitage Point Trail along the south end of the Colter Bay marina. It travels on a dirt road with…