The Shoshone Lake Trail is a 7.1-mile hike through dense lodgepole forests, crossing the Continental Divide, running through Shoshone Geyser Basin, and eventually joining the South Shore Shoshone Lake Trail. The trailhead is at the junction of Howard Eaton Trail and the Lone Star Geyser Trail. It continues by crossing the bridge across the Firehole River, running through a small hot spring area and along the river until it comes to a beautiful flowery meadow. After it passes the edge of the meadow, it starts a steady 350-foot climb until it reaches Grant Pass on the Continental Divide. After crossing the divide, the trail goes steadily down through the Shoshone Geyser Basin on the western side of the lake. There are no boardwalks through the basin, so be careful to follow well-worn paths as hot water and steam lie just beneath the Earth’s surface. Shoshone Lake is the second largest lake in Yellowstone Park and is very popular for camping, fishing, and canoeing.

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