Mount Washburn Bike Trail
Devils Den, Wyoming
| Address: | Mt Washburn, Wyoming 82190, USA |
| GPS: |
44°49'27.5"N 110°26'42.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Trails/Routes: | 2.8 mi |
Mountain Bike
Mount Washburn Bike Trail follows Chittenden Service Road for 2.5 miles to the top of Mount Washburn. This steep climb up the mountain provides a challenging elevation gain of 1500 feet. Mount Washburn is a popular hiking destination in Yellowstone, and the Mount Washburn Bike Trail provides an adventurous alternative to hiking, while still providing the sweeping views of Yellowstone from the top.
Mount Washburn Bike Trail is a wide dirt and gravel trail with a couple of switchbacks. It takes an average of two to five hours to complete this trail. Mountain Biker's should be aware of their surroundings as this is a service road and that will have occasion vehicles on it. Mountain bikes are no allowed on any of the nearby hiking trails and must stick to the Chittenden Service Road. Parking is available at the Chittenden Road Parking Area.
Mount Washburn is home to several species of wildlife, including black bears and grizzly bears. Visitors to this area should be on the lookout for wildlife and make sure to keep a safe distance. It is also recommended that visitors to this area carry bear spray with them.
More Information
Mount Washburn Bike Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
Bike trail to Mount Washburn in Yellowstone National Park.
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/mount-washburn-bike-trail.htmYellowstone National Park Mt Washburn Trail | Wildland Trails Guide
Learn about the Mt Washburn trail in Yellowstone National Park with detailed trail descriptions, trail history, and information from expert local guides!
https://wildlandtrekking.com/blog/mount-washburn-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 Devils Den, Wyoming
- Head southeast on Grand Loop RdToll roadMay be closed at certain times or days(6.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Mount Washburn S TrlDestination will be on the left(1.3 mi)
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