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An accessible trail through open meadows with interpretive signs and benches throughout.


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0.5

Miles

0.8

KM

Point to Point

6,924' 2,110 m

High

6,909' 2,106 m

Low

16' 5 m

Up

18' 5 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (2°)

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Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly A short, interpretive loop on a level boardwalk.

Description

This short, boardwalk loop goes through open meadows and a small stand of trees explaining the area's natural history including glacial boulders, open meadows, and fires. Benches and interpretive signs make this interesting and accessible for the whole family.

This content was created by Jake Bramante of Hike 734. Visit hike734.com for more expert Yellowstone content and maps that help you decide which trail to hike.

Flora & Fauna

Open meadows deliver great spring and early summer flowers. Bison are common in the area with occasional wolves visible, but visitors usually need spotting scopes for them.

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Jake Bramante

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Photos

View from Forces of the Northern Range self-guided trail
Apr 24, 2016 near Mammoth…, WY
The views from the boardwalk are really nice, even in the early spring.
May 29, 2022 near Mammoth…, WY
Flowers bloom along the trail in May as the snow begins to recede.
May 16, 2022 near Mammoth…, WY

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Jun 6, 2023
Ben Edelman
Family friendly, not well marked. — 15h 00m
May 17, 2022
Kristy Van
good signs. great snow covered MTN viewa
Aug 3, 2021
Alicia Sipple
Sep 10, 2019
August Huang
Jul 6, 2018
Teresa Garner
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