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1. Lava Creek Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Mount Washburn Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Fairy Falls Trail

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4. Bunsen Peak Trail

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5. Mystic Falls

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6. Elephant Back Loop

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7. Observation Point

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8. Bechler Falls Trail

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9. Divide Lookout Trail

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10. Lone Star Geyser Basin

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11. Mallard Lake Trail

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12. Sentinel Meadows

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13. Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook

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14. Shoshone Lake Trail

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15. Yellowstone Lake Overlook

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16. Riddle Lake

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17. Pelican Creek Nature Trail

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18. Storm Point Trail

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19. Clear Lake/Ribbon Lake Loop

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20. Trout Lake

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21. Beaver Ponds Loop

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22. Wraith Falls Trail

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23. Slough Creek

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

One of the most beautiful parks in the country, Yellowstone is a heaven for hikers, whether you are a beginner or an adrenaline junkie, hiking with the kids, a dog or alone. Wherever you look, the views are spectacular. There are trails that require climbing steps, up and down, like Uncle Tom’s Trail, those that will take you to magnificent waterfalls like Fairy Falls Trail and others that require serious climbing skills like Bunsen Peak Trail that gains in elevation more than 1200 feet.

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