Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park
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44°58'25.4"N 110°42'12.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.1-5.2 mi |
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Camp and Hike
Mammoth Hot Springs is a unique sight in Yellowstone National Park. The soft limestone in this area allowed the water to form colorful terraces. The extremely hot running water is clear and smooth, covering the rock formations with a glistening surface.
Hiking in this area provides views of these colorful terraces from different vantage points. The boardwalk style trail is easy to climb, with a 300-foot elevation and a total distance of about 1 mile. Visitors can expect to see the entire trail in about an hour.
Hikers looking for a longer, more forested trail can find that hiking Beaver Ponds Trail. This trail is a little over 5 miles long and is true to its name. Ponds and trees surround the trail making this a wonderful place to escape the larger crowds of Yellowstone and connect with nature.
Like other areas of Yellowstone, abundant amounts of wildlife can be seen by Mammoth Hot Springs. This area is especially known for the many Elk that frequent the trails and parking lot.
There are 85 campsites available year-round in Mammoth Hot Springs. The campsites in Mammoth Campground can not be reserved and are available on a first come first served basis. These campsites provide for RV’s as well as tent campers. There are restrooms available at the campsites.
Mammoth Hot Springs is a wonderful place to visit when you are looking to see unique thermal activity and wildlife any time of year.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Liberty Cap Trail | 396 feet |
| Lower Terraces View Trail | 0.4 miles |
| Beaver Ponds Trail | 5.2 miles |
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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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 Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park
- Head northeast on US-89 NToll road(184 ft)
- Sharp left onto US-89 SPartial toll road(0.4 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(190 ft)
Getting Here by Bus
Bus service from Bozeman, MT to West Yellowstone, MT via Highway 191 is available all year. Bus service directly from Idaho to West Yellowstone is limited to the summer months. Commercial transportation from Bozeman, MT to Gardiner, MT is available during the winter and summer seasons. Commercial transportation to the park from Cody and Jackson, WY is available during the summer season. Contact local Chambers of Commerce for specific carriers and schedules.
tasiawhicker
1/17/19 9:07 am
Trails
Distance ?
396 feetElevation Gain ?
21 feetReal Ascent ?
21 feetReal Descent ?
0 feetAvg Grade (3°)
5%Grade (3° to 4°)
4% to 7%Distance ?
0.4 milesElevation Gain ?
104 feetReal Ascent ?
127 feetReal Descent ?
23 feetAvg Grade (3°)
5%Grade (-7° to 12°)
-12% to 21%Distance ?
5.2 milesReal Ascent ?
1,046 feetReal Descent ?
1,076 feetGrade (-30° to 17°)
-58% to 31%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.