Yellowstone National Park Ranger Adventure Hikes ~ Yellowstone Up Close and Personal

Yellowstone National Park Ranger Adventure Hikes

There are NO Ranger Adventure Hikes Planned for 2011

There are short Ranger Walks listed in each of the major areas of the park.

Hikes are free of charge but are limited to 15 participants. Advanced sign up in person at any Visitor Center is required.

Ranger Adventure Hikes
Avalanche Peak	Gem of the Rockies
Beaver Ponds Ramble	Lone Star Stroll
Fairy Falls Frolic	Scenic Snow Pass
Fire on the Mountain	Shoshone Lake Discovery

Ranger Adventure Hikes by Area
Canyon	Northern Area
Lake / Fishing Bridge	Old Faithful

2010 Hikes in the Canyon Area of Yellowstone National Park

Fire on the Mountain
Area of Park	Canyon
Description	Enjoy one of Yellowstone's most beloved hikes to the fire lookout at the top of Mount Washburn. Learn about the area's natural and human history while taking in spectacular vistas from over 10,000 feet. Come join us for this extraordinary experience!
Time, Days, Dates	8:00 a.m. ~ Friday ~ Starts 09 July
Difficulty	Strenuous
Duration	6 hours
Round Trip Distance	6 miles / 9.6 km
Elevation Gain	1,400 feet / 427 meters
Type of Hike	Out and back
Terrain	Maintained trail.
Sign Up	Advance Sign-up Required at Any Visitor Center

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2010 Hikes in the Lake / Fishing Bridge Area of Yellowstone National Park

Avalanche Peak Experience
Area of Park	Fishing Bridge / Lake Village
Description	For a truly "breathtaking" encounter with the wild side of Yellowstone, make the steep ascent to the knife-edged summit of Avalanche Peak (10,566 ft/3,221 m). Your efforts will be rewarded with one of the most stunning panoramic views of Yellowstone. Enjoy this peak experience!
Time, Days, Dates	8:00 a.m. ~ Saturday ~ Starts 10 July
Difficulty	Strenuous
Duration	6 hours
Round Trip Distance	4 miles / 6.4 km
Elevation Gain	2,100 feet / 650 meters (10,566 foot elevation at the top)
Type of Hike	Out and back
Terrain	*Maintained, steep trail. Hikers afraid of heights may be uncomfortable on the summit portion.*
Sign Up	Advance Sign-up Required at Any Visitor Center

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Beaver Ponds Ramble
Area of Park	Mammoth
Description	Explore the diversity of the Mammoth Hot Springs area on this lovely hike through aspen groves, Douglas-fir woodlands, and meadows. Several tranquil ponds hold the promise of wildlife sightings, and the views of northern Yellowstone are spectacular.
Time, Days, Dates	8:00 a.m. ~ Monday and Wednesday ~ Starts 13 June
Difficulty	Moderate
Duration	4.5 hours
Round Trip Distance	5 miles / 8 km
Elevation Gain	600 feet / 186 meters
Type of Hike	Loop
Terrain	Hilly maintained trail
Sign Up	Advance Sign-up Required at Any Visitor Center

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Scenic Snow Pass
Area of Park	Mammoth
Description	Hike through the strange, jumbled boulders of the Hoodoos and groves of aspen and Douglas-fir. Travel over Snow Pass, an early park road, then revel in the scenery of the Gallatin Range. Come explore this delightful, diverse corner of Yellowstone.
Time, Days, Dates	8:00 a.m. ~ Tuesday and Thursday ~ Starts 13 June
Difficulty	Moderate (Elevation gain: 550 ft / 170 m)
Duration	5.5 - 6 hours
Round Trip Distance	6.8 miles / 10.9 km
Elevation Gain	550 feet / 170 meters
Type of Hike	Loop
Terrain	*Maintained trail. Hikers afraid of heights may be uncomfortable on a short stretch of this trail.*
Sign Up	Advance Sign-up Required at Any Visitor Center

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Gem of the Rockies
Area of Park	Tower / Roosevelt
Description	Garnet Hill lies at the heart Yellowstone's famed Northern Range, home to vast herds of wildlife and beautiful Rocky Mountain meadows. Hike through Pleasant Valley into the forest glen of Elk Creek and along the roaring Yellowstone River as we circle Garnet Hill on this "gem" of a loop trail.
Time, Days, Dates	8:00 a.m. ~ Sunday ~ Starts 13 June
Difficulty	Moderate, but fairly long (Elevation gain: 300 ft / 90 m)
Duration	6 hours
Round Trip Distance	7.5 miles / 12 km
Elevation Gain	300 feet / 90 meters
Type of Hike	Loop
Terrain	Stagecoach dirt road (1.5 mi / 2.4 km) and maintained trail.
Sign Up	Advance Sign-up Required at Any Visitor Center

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2010 Hikes in the Old Faithful Area of Yellowstone National Park

Fairy Falls Frolic
Area of Park	Old Faithful
Description	Ramble along the edge of a spectacular geyser basin and through a thriving young forest to Fairy Falls where water plunges 200 feet over a lava wall. Visit a backcountry hydrothermal area that includes Imperial Geyser.
Time, Days, Dates	7:30 a.m. ~ Tuesday and Friday ~ Starts 13 June
Difficulty	Moderate
Duration	5 hours
Round Trip Distance	6.4 miles / 10.3 km
Elevation Gain	40 feet / 12 meters
Type of Hike	Out and back
Terrain	Maintained trail
Sign Up	Advance Sign-up Required at Any Visitor Center

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Lone Star Stroll
Area of Park	Old Faithful
Description	Walk through cool forests along the Firehole River to Lone Star Geyser, one of Yellowstone's hidden treasures, on this family activity. Lone Star is an active geyser with a massive geyser cone that erupts a sparkling jet of steaming water every few hours.
Time, Days, Dates	7:30 a.m. ~ Thursday ~ Starts 13 June
Difficulty	Easy
Duration	4.5 to 5 hours
Round Trip Distance	4.8 miles / 7.7 km
Elevation Gain	40 feet / 12 meters
Type of Hike	Out and back
Terrain	Rough, partially paved road that is open to bicycles but not motor vehicles.
Sign Up	Advance Sign-up Required at Any Visitor Center

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Shoshone Lake Discovery
Area of Park	Between Old Faithful and West Thumb
Description	Take a hike straight into the wilderness of Yellowstone. Follow DeLacy Creek to the pebbly shore of Shoshone Lake, the largest backcountry lake in the United States and a beautiful destination for this backcountry hike.
Time, Days, Dates	8:00 a.m. ~ Wednesday and Saturday ~ Starts 13 June
Difficulty	Moderate
Duration	4.5 - 5 hours
Round Trip Distance	6 miles / 9.6 km
Elevation Gain	200 feet / 60 meters
Type of Hike	Out and back
Terrain	Maintained trail
Sign Up	Advanced Sign-up Required at Any Visitor Center

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Ranger Adventure Hikes 2010 ~ Adobe pdf Document

Ranger Led Activities by Area
Bridge Bay	Lake	Ranger Hikes
Canyon	Madison	Star Talks
Fishing Bridge	Mammoth	Visitor Centers
Grant	Norris	West Thumb
Junior Ranger	Old Faithful	West Yellowstone

I n d e x
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Address	Email	Newspaper	Visitor Centers
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Animals	Fall Closure	Phone Numbers	Waterfalls
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Biking	Getting Here	Reunions	Winter Closing
Boating	Hiking	Rivers, Creeks & Streams	Winter Opening
Books	History	Roads	Winter Weather Reports
Butterflies	Junior Ranger Program	Schedule	Wolf Project
Camping	Lakes	Search Page	Wolf Sightings
Campground Maps	Location	Spring Opening	Wolverine Help
Challenges	Lodging	Star Talks	Yellowstone ~ the Name
Chat Page	Lynx Help	Trip Planner pdf	Young Scientist
Clinics / Medical	Mammal List	Trip Reports	Youth Conservation Corps

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