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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Divide Lookout Trail?
    • Divide Lookout Trail is a 1.5-mile short, unmarked trail that steadily climbs a steep ravine to the 8,779-foot-high summit on the Continental Divide.
  • What makes this trail unique?
    • The trail parallels the Continental Divide, making it a special hike for those interested in exploring this natural boundary.
  • What type of forest does the trail pass through?
    • The trail winds through a dense lodgepole and fir forest, which blocks most views along the way.
  • Where does the trail end?
    • The trail ends on a flat summit in a clearing surrounded by tall trees, which was once the site of the now-dismantled Divide Lookout fire watchtower.
  • Are there any scenic views along the trail?
    • Although the dense forest limits visibility, occasional gaps in the trees provide lovely restricted views of Mount Sheridan and Shoshone Lake.
  • Where is the trailhead located?
    • The trailhead is at the large pullout between Old Faithful and West Thumb.
Divide Lookout Trail
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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