Lava Creek Trail - Hike near Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
25 Cedar Terrace Avenue, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA,Mammoth Hot Springs,Wyoming
44.97550587201798, -110.69263522796632
0.3 miles E of Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
Address: 25 Cedar Terrace Avenue, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
GPS: 44°58'31.8"N 110°41'33.5"W
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State: Wyoming
Trails/Routes: 4.0 mi

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Lava Creek Trail is a 4.2 mile hike where hikers can enjoy walking along the scenic Lava Creek. The trail passes Undine Falls and the Gardner River. Undine Falls is a beautiful 60 foot tiered waterfall and a great place to take a break and enjoy the scenery.

From several spots on Lava Creek Trail hikers have a distant view of Mammoth Hot Springs. The trail also winds through beautiful meadows and past Mount Everts. Elk and Bison are frequently spotted on the ridges in this area. Look closely and you might spot them too, but be careful to keep a safe distance from any wildlife. 

The Trailhead can be found on North Entrance Road, across from the Lava Creek Picnic Area or from Mammoth Campground. This trail begins and ends at different trailheads so hikers should arrange for a vehicle to be at the other end of the trail or should plan on hiking 8.4 miles out and back.

This is one of few trails in Yellowstone that can be hiked in any season. Lava Creek Trail makes for a scenic winter hike for those brave enough to weather the cold.

Lava Creek Trail is beautiful path to enjoy the wonders of Yellowstone on. 

Mapped Route/Trail Distances

Lava Creek Trail 4.0 miles
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More Information

Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/yellowstone-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diin

Lava Creek Trail (U.S. National Park Service)

https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/yell-trail-lava-creek.htm
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

  1. Head northeast on US-89 N toward Stable St
    Toll road
    (0.1 mi)
  2. Turn right to stay on US-89 N
    Toll road
    (0.8 mi)
  3. Turn right onto Cedar Terrace Ave
    Restricted usage road
    Destination will be on the left
    (62 ft)
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Trails

Distance ?

4.0 miles

Elevation Gain ?

495 feet

Real Ascent ?

1,036 feet

Real Descent ?

541 feet

Avg Grade (1°)

2%

Grade (-28° to 14°)

-52% to 25%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.