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Howard Eaton Trail:Cascade Lake-Norris Campground

Yellowstone National Park

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strenuous

Length: 11.12 mi

Est. time: 4h 12m

Gain: 898 ft

Loss: 1,195 ft

Max elev: 8,129 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 1Earthhike

Elevation profile

+898 ft gain · −1,195 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Norris Campground (Campground)

Build a loop

Connects to:

4G3 Campsite Spur Trail4D1 Campsite Spur Trail4F1 Campsite Spur Trail4G6 Campsite Spur Trail4E2 Campsite Spur Trail4G5 Campsite Spur Trail4D2 Campsite Spur Trail4G4 Campsite Spur TrailIce Lake TrailWolf Lake TrailCascade Lake TrailObservation Peak TrailGrebe Lake TrailSolfatara Creek Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

A Bear's MenuAtomic Elements and Archeology: Tracing Ancient Resource Access and Trade Routes Using XRFDueling Mandates: Preservation and Use of National ParksHard Core RockHow Geysers EruptImaginary Yellowstone Road Trip

Journeys:

Thomas MoranHorace M. AlbrightPhiletus W. NorrisWilliam Henry JacksonFerdinand Hayden

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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