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Shoshone Lake Trail

Yellowstone National Park

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strenuous

Length: 6.81 mi

Est. time: 2h 36m

Gain: 548 ft

Loss: 704 ft

Max elev: 8,035 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 1Earthhike

Elevation profile

+548 ft gain · −704 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Old Faithful Visitor Education Center (VisitorCenter)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Shoshone Geyser Basin Horse Cutofff Trail + Shoshone Lake Trail

9 mi · +954 ft · ~3.5 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Shoshone Geyser Basin Horse Cutofff Trail0A3 Campsite Spur TrailOA1 Campsite Spur Trail8G1 Campsite Spur TrailOA2 Campsite Spur TrailShoshone Geyser Basin TrailLone Star TrailHoward Eaton Trail: Old Faithful-Lone Star GeyserNorth Shore Shoshone Lake TrailSouth Shore Shoshone Lake TrailBechler River 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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