Washburn offers one of the best viewpoints of yellowstone park. The mountain is a simple hike up a fairly wellmaintained trail. Set out from jackson hole and benefit from the expertise of a guide who knows the terrain. The trail starts from dunraven pass on an old road that provides a nice gradual grade the entire way up. Lakes isa lake yellowstone lake yellowstone lake duck lake sedge bay mary bay mary lake beach lake d e l a c y mount doane see detail map above 2518m reser c r e e k f a i r y c r e e k n e z p e r c e har c r e e k adison g b o n riv e r. Below is the official yellowstone national park map as a jpeg and in three geocoded formats, as a geotiff, as a kmz file, and in oruxmaps format. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies. Mount washburn northeastern view yellowstone national. Yellowstone national park map national geographic maps. Note the route of the grand loop road and the attraction areas of the park before. Best hotels near mount washburn, yellowstone national park. Beste wildtierpfade in yellowstone national park alltrails. Hiking the mt washburn trail at yellowstone national park. If you would like to view of all the yellowstone webcams on one page in a narrow view.
Yellowstone national park maps official park map, topo and more. Mount washburn is located in the northeastern region of yellowstone national park, near the west end of the grand canyon of the yellowstone. Allamerican road trip miles 3,319 this epic route encompasses the pioneer legends, natural wonders and historic sites of seven states from the midwest to yellowstone. Yellowstone updated its webpage on day hikes, which offers an interactive map to help people find hikes all over the park. At 10,243 feet, it is the largest mountain peak in the washburn mountain range it offers extraordinary views of the grand canyon, yellowstone lake, and the grand teton mountains. Mount washburn 3ft 3122m mount stevenson 2ft 3155m mount doane.
Washburn, where you will find a small radio station. Mount washburn 10243ft 1 2m mount stevenson 10352ft 31 5m ou nt d a e 10 65 ft 32 48m avalanche peak 105 6ft 3221m sy v an p s. Combine two national parks in one day yellowstone and the grand tetons. Put yellowstone beneath your feet on mount washburn. Washburn hike from dunraven pass trailhead is located about 5 miles north of canyon village along the grand loop road. A wide, well maintained trail leads to the top with expansive views in all directions. This hike will put you high above much of yellowstone. Mount washburn to the grand canyon of the yellowstone. We hiked this trail after a full day visiting most of the geyser trails. Please note we try to provide the best high res maps.
A 19mile leg over dunraven pass closes completely in winter and typically reopens by the end of may. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from june until october. Doane, the expedition followed the general course of the cookfolsompeterson expedition made the previous year. From the parking area at the end of this road, you can hike or bike the 3.
National parks, national monuments, national recreational areas, and national seashore webcams. Of the more than 900 miles of hiking trails in yellowstone, mount washburn is one of the most popular day hiking destinations. Yellowstone wraith falls swan lake undine falls blacktail ponds tower fall trout lake mcbride lake floating island lake. It is challenging and often rated as strenuous, but the experience including the jaw. Mount washburn 10243ft 3122m mount stevenson 10352ft 3155m mount doane 10656ft 3248m avalanche peak 10566ft 3221m sylvan pass. Mount washburn is prime viewing habitat for bighorn, and there are expansive views of the park. Interactive and printable park map, topo map, 3d map and much. Washburn travel information, expedia has you covered. Although a part of the rockies, yellowstone doesnt offer many opportunities to climb higher than 10,000 feet. Mount washburn and dunraven pass, yellowstone scenic drive. Youll spend most of your time viewing the highlights of americas first national park.
Mount washburn trail, yellowstone national park, wyoming. It is located in north central yellowstone with a peak elevation of 10,243 feet 3,107 m and panoramic views for about 20 to 50 miles 32 to 80 km. Yellowstone up close and personal grizzly logo copyright page makers, llc. Two ways to hike mount washburn in yellowstone national park. Mount washburn hike yellowstone national park 10adventures. Mount washburn yellowstone national park all you need. Mount washburn yellowstone national park 2020 all you. If youre looking for a map of hiking trails outside of the major geyser basins, youll need to buy a hiking map like the national geographic trails illustrated map. Visit mount washburn on your trip to yellowstone national park. The washburn range is one of two mountains ranges completely within the boundaries of yellowstone.
When visiting the yellowstone national park area, expedia can provide you with extensive mt. If youre not interested in heading into the backcountry on your own, the washburn hike is one of the better walks you can take through the park, full. You get to scale the most popular peak in the park and then leave the summit on a trail that sees a fraction of the use of dunraven or chittenden. If you would like to view all the yellowstone webcams on one page in a wide view click here. Washburn information, as well as great savings on nearby hotels and flights. Areas closed to watercraft include all rivers except lewis river between lewis and shoshone lakes. Mount washburn yellowstone national parkyellowstone. The washburn expedition of 1870 explored the region of northwestern wyoming that two years later became yellowstone national park. This map is an essential tool to planning a vacation. The trail with the best views is 7 miles round trip and starts at dunraven pass. National geographics trails illustrated map of yellowstone national park is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of americas first national park.
Its 10,243 foot high summit can be reached by two trails. The mt wasburn trail is the one hike you ought to try to do when you visit yellowstone national park. This popular day hike features excellent, 360 degree, panoramic views from the lookout. Washburn is one of the more popular hikes in the park, so be prepared. Note the route of the grand loop road and the attractions of the. Yellowstone s mount washburn trails closed for remainder of season. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget.
Upon arrival in yellowstone national park the landscape doesnt look very mountainous. The hike up mount washburn in yellowstone national park will take you up to the lofty elevation of 10,223 feet. Old faithful geyser, artist point, yellowstone lake, and more. This page contains all of the mount washburn webcams. Or, if youre also visiting grand teton national park, you can save money by buying the. Nat geo also publishes a set of moredetailed yellowstone maps and sells them as a bundle of four maps. We have a complete selection of yellowstone national park maps to help plan your yellowstone vacation.
A wellused trail climbs gently up to the summit of mt. Pdf format map of yellowstone national park the american. It is located in north central yellowstone with a peak elevation of 10,243 feet 3,107 m and panoramic views for. Mount washburn, elevation 10,243 feet 3,122 m, is a prominent mountain peak in the washburn range in yellowstone national park, wyoming. Some of the map files are very large so be patient while the pages load. Dunraven pass 8,859 feet is the highest road pass in yellowstone national park, and. Old faithful geyser, artist point, yellowstone lake, and. Yellowstone national park maps official park map, topo. Click to download a geotiff file viewable in pdf maps. Dunraven pass mount washburn area yellowstone national.
Yellowstones mount washburn trails closed for remainder. This yellowstone map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this huge park with property in three states, wyo. Current radar current satellite you wont leave the page for these they will load in a cool overlay. The official park map as a geo pdf can be found here. Washburn, leader of the washburn langforddoane expedition. The views are gorgeous look down into the brink of the grand canyon of yellowstone on this hike and the numerous rolling, grassy hills that surround it. Mount washburn is not the tallest mountain in yellowstone national park, but it is the most accessible. Download the simple yellowstone map with index pdf.
See detail map above see detail map above see detail map above see detail map above visitor. When planning a hike, remember that many of yellowstone s trails are more than 7,000 feet. Yellowstone lake yellowstone lake duck lake s edg ba y mary bay mary lake b each l k d e l a c y m s 1 2 r p 2 s c r e e k f a i ry c r e e k n e z p e r c e c r e e k m dison i b o n riv e r river f i r e h o. Browse expedias selection of 155 hotels and places to stay closest to mt. There are several reasons why the mount washburn trail is the most popular summit hike in yellowstone national park the route follows an old vehicle track so is relatively easy and not too steep, the views are excellent from the start as there are no other peaks nearby, flowers are particularly abundant on the exposed, grassy slopes, and wildlife is plentiful, including bighorn sheep and bears.
The mount washburn area in yellowstone national park is a remarkable place for many reasons, but first and foremost reason is that its really high, so you can literally see the entire park from this vantage point. If you want your day on mount washburn to include miles of solitude and greater diversity, washburn to grand canyon is your route. Yellowstone national park mt washburn trail wildland. A quick overview map of yellowstone national park my. Yellowstone national park is one of americas premier wilderness areas. Washburn before sunrise, we began our hike 2 hours earlier. Dunraven pass to mount washburn closed wyoming alltrails. We have a complete selection of yellowstone national park maps to help plan your vacation. Mount washburn, wyoming topographic map and nearby trails. Both trails lead to an observation tower at the summit where you can see an impressive 360 degree view of the yellowstone back country. Avalanche is one of those opportunities, a challenging day hike under 5 miles with great views and a wellmaintained trail. There are two routes that offer access to the top of mount washburn.