Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
were the only Native American Indians known to live in park territory. They had their own
specialized mountain culture, subsisting mainly on bighorn sheep but also on small mam-
mals, birds, fish, and native plants. In the Gardner canyon, Norris discovered remnants of
shelters belonging to the Sheepeaters, who had been removed to nearby reservations before
Yellowstone was established as a park.
Sheepeater Cliffs is a popular stop for children, who love to climb here and chase the marmots.
8.1/12.9
Gardner River crossing, sometimes called the Seven-Mile Bridge (it's about that
far from the Mammoth area). At this point
Obsidian Creek
flows from the south and joins
the
Gardner River. Panther
and
Indian Creeks
join the Gardner just west of here, creating a
marshy area. Park fishing regulations allow children to fish with worms as bait on these four
streams. The road follows Obsidian Creek for the next few miles south.
8.6/12.4 Indian Creek Campground
is at the end of a half-mile (0.8 km) side road to the
west. This is one of the park's first-come, first-served campgrounds, with 75 sites. It has vault
toilets only and no showers. As you cross the creek, you'll pass a warming hut used by winter
visitors.
Bighorn Pass Trail
starts in the campground. This trail is 19 miles (30 km) long and
goes all the way to U.S. Highway 191 near the park's west boundary.
