Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There are six additional campsites around Heart Lake: 8J1 (two-night limit) and 8J2
(two-night limit, stock parties only) on its northeast side, 8J4 and 8J6 on the southeast
shore, 8J3 nearby along Surprise Creek, and 8H1 at the lake's southwest corner. All sites
except 8H1 allow campfires.
SIDE TRIP: MT SHERIDAN
4-6 HOURS, 6 MILES, 2800FT ASCENT
The
Mt Sheridan Trail
crosses over open meadows briefly before its spiraling ascent
along a steep spur largely covered in whitebark pines. Bring plenty of water; there is none
available on the trail.
You will come to a saddle flanked by wind-battered firs. Continue left (southeast) up
the narrowing tundra ridge over old snowdrifts to reach the 10,308ft talus-covered sum-
mit. The fire lookout (staffed in summer but otherwise locked) scans 360 degrees from
Pitchstone Plateau to the west, Shoshone Lake to the northwest, Yellowstone Lake to the
northeast and the jagged Tetons to the south. Snowdrifts often persist through mid-July.
DAY 2: HEART LAKE TO HEART LAKE TRAILHEAD
3-5 HOURS, 8 MILES, 345FT DESCENT
Retrace your steps from Day 1 back to the start.
Geyser Country
North Shoshone Lake & Shoshone Geyser
Basin
Duration
2 days
Distance
19 miles
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation Change
600ft
Start
Lone Star Trailhead (OK1;
Click here
)
Finish
DeLacy Creek Trailhead (7K2;
Click here
)
