Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The most popular areas are the Hellroaring region of the Black Canyon of the Yellow-
stone in spring, Slough Creek in early summer, Shoshone Lake in August, Bechler region
in August/September, and Heart Lake throughout summer. It makes sense to include a
back-up itinerary if applying for a popular region or trail in peak season.
There are backcountry offices ( 8am-4:30pm) at Canyon Ranger Station, Mam-
moth Visitor Center, Grant Village, Bridge Bay Ranger Station, Bechler Ranger Station,
Tower Ranger Station, Old Faithful Ranger Station, West Yellowstone Visitor Center and
South Entrance Ranger Station.
Get to the office at least half an hour before closing because you have to watch an
18-minute video on backcountry safety before you can get your permit (frequent back-
country visitors can get a 'frequent flyer' card so they don't have to watch the video each
time). Part of your permit goes on the dashboard of your car; the main permit stays with
you on your pack.
EASY BACKCOUNTRY OVERNIGHTS
Taking your kids or spouse on their first backpacking trip? The following backcountry sites are all within 2 miles
of the trailhead, perfect for easy access and emergency exit.
» Blacktail Creek Site 1A1, 1.8 miles from Blacktail Trailhead, campfires allowed.
» Lava Creek 1A3, 1.4 miles from the Lava Creek Picnic Area Trailhead past Undine Falls.
» Indian Creek 1B1, from Indian Creek Campground/Bighorn Pass trailhead.
» Ice Lake 4D1 and 4D2 are on the lakeshore; 4D3 is an accessible site near the road.
» Cascade Lake 4E4 ( Click here ).
» Norris Campground 4F1 is 2.5 miles up Solfatara Creek.
» Ribbon Lake 4R1 and 4R2, from Artist Point trailhead in Canyon ( Click here ) .
» Lonestar Geyser OA1 is within earshot of the geyser, and you can bike most of the way there ( Click here ).
» Fairy Falls OD1, 2.5 miles from the trailhead and part of the hike can be done on a bike ( Click here ).
» Sentinel Meadows OG1, accessed from Fountain Freight Rd ( Click here ).
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