Trilobite Lake

From Mammoth Hot Springs drive south of US-89 approximately 4.8 miles towards Norris Junction. The trailhead is on the left as you exit Golden Gate Canyon. After about 100 yards on the trail, take the left fork and from there on the trail is well marked out to the top. Sunset and Sunrise are great times to climb this peak and you should give yourself 40-60 minutes to reach the top.

Norris Geyser Basin, the hottest and oldest thermal area in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, is known for its unique acidic waters and features that have existed for over 115,000 years. This basin is highly active, with daily changes due to seismic activity and fluctuations in water levels. Highlights include Steamboat Geyser, the tallest in the world, reaching heights of up to 400 feet, a...

Norris Geyser Basin Longer Loop Trail takes on a longer trail through Norris Geyser Basin. This is the hottest and most geologically active thermal area in Yellowstone, offering rare acidic geysers and geothermal features shaped by millennia of seismic activity. Steamboat Geyser, the world’s tallest, and Echinus Geyser, with its acidic waters, are visitor favorites. Porcelain Basin features ...

Beaver Ponds Loop offers a perfect day hike in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park. How to get there: The trailhead for Beaver Ponds is located just north of the Mammoth Hot Springs thermal area on Grand Loop Road. Although there is no designated parking lot for Beaver Ponds, there is plenty of parking throughout the Mammoth Hot Springs area. You'll find the trailhead ...

These natural hot springs are crazy cool and very rare, which makes for an unforgettable trip. The hot springs are located right off of highway 89. With easy parking, restrooms and a town less than half a mile up the road this location is very convenient. The area provides boardwalks which makes viewing the springs close and personal. It is HIGHLY ADVISED TO NOT WANDER OFF THE BOARDWALKS, the g...

The trailhead for Ice Lake starts at a small parking area along the Norris-Canyon Road, at around 8,000 feet elevation.The trail is very flat, with no noticeable elevation gain. This is a very family friendly hike, perfect for kids introduction to backpacking with such a short hike in.You'll notice a large number of downed older trees, and shorter new trees. These were caused by the wildfires t...