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A short trail through lodgepole pines to a small, lily pad-covered lake backdropped by rocky hills.


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0.5

Miles

0.8

KM

Point to Point

6,916' 2,108 m

High

6,809' 2,075 m

Low

107' 33 m

Up

22' 7 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

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Features Birding · Lake · Views

Family Friendly Short, with low elevation leading to an interesting lake.

Bring bear spray.

Description

Parking for the trail is at a fantastic overlook of a broad, wildlife-filled meadow that leads to the Madison River. Cross the road to the north and enter a dog-hair lodgepole pine forest with limited views. The trail gently rises and begins to reveal the surrounding mountains, but the real treat is when you reach the lake.

This lily pad covered lake beautifully reflects the rocky hillside behind it. It's a great haven for a wide variety of waterfowl and a perfect route for visitors of any age.

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

Small mammals and birds can be found along the way. There is waterfowl and water life such as frogs at lake.

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Jake Bramante

Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 7 votes

#2

in Madison

#15003

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  3.7 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Madison

#307

in Wyoming

#15,003

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Photos

Trip video of Harlequin Lake
Apr 24, 2016 near Madison…, WY
Harlequin Lake.
Apr 25, 2016 near Madison…, WY
Harlequin Lake from the shoreline
Apr 24, 2016 near Madison…, WY

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Oct 12, 2024
Anonymous
Jun 7, 2022
Lisa George Conniff
Jun 8, 2021
Darby Capellin
Short walk through the pines to an alpine lake with Lilly pads. 1mi
Jul 11, 2020
Brian L
1mi
Jun 21, 2020
Kacper Pawlaczyk
10h 45m
Jul 15, 2019
Doug Price
1mi — 4h 34m
Jun 4, 2019
William Kleeberger
1mi — 0h 20m
May 15, 2019
Ken Hanson
Saw grebes 1mi — 12h 30m
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