Fairy Creek Trail
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
| Address: | ~Fountain Flat Dr, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA |
| GPS: |
44°34'4.3"N 110°50'4.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
Mountain Bike
The trail is well-compacted gravel, of car width. There is absolutely no technical features, it is flat and smooth.This is a ride for all the family, and is about the scenery and getting out there for some light exercise.THere are branch trails for hiking off this trail - but bikes are NOT allowed. This includes a branch to Fairy Falls - a bike rack is provided, BYO lock and shoes for the 1.5 mile hike if you are keen. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Fairy Creek Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Fairy Creek Trail bike trail in Yellowstone National Park.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/fairy-creek-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Madison, Yellowstone National Park
- Head north toward US-191 N/US-287 N/Hwy 20 W (210 ft)
- Turn right onto US-191 S/US-287 S/Hwy 20 EToll roadMay be closed at certain times or days(0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto US-191 S/US-287 S/US-89 S/Hwy 20 EToll roadParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(5.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Fountain Flat DrParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(0.8 mi)
- Continue straightMay be closed at certain times or daysDestination will be on the left(194 ft)
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