National Park Trail Tower Area: Garnet Hill Trail

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Overview Service & Activities

About Distance, round trip: 7.5 miles Estimated time: 4 hours or more Difficulty: moderate Trailhead: Approximately 50 yards north from Tower Junction, on the Northeast Entrance Road The trail follows the dirt stagecoach road about 1.5 miles to the cookout shelter. Continues north along Elk Creek until nearly reaching the Yellowstone River. Here the trail divides, with the west fork joining the Hellroaring Trail and the east fork continuing around Garnet Hill and back toward Tower. Close to the road, the trail joins a horse trail that leads you to the the Northeast Entrance Road. Walk along the road about one-fourth mile back to the parking area.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

CONTACT 307-344-7381

Details

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Garnet Hill Trail is located in the Tower Area of Yellowstone National Park.

SERVICES

ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Hiking Nature Outdoor Activity Photography Sightseeing Wildlife Viewing