Yellowstone National Park hiking guide
Avalanche Peak Trail
A 4.6-mile out-and-back with 2,090 ft of climbing in Lake Village, rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 4.6 mi (7.4 km)
- Elevation gain
- 2,090 ft (637 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Lake Village
- Highest point
- 10,570 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,480 ft
About Avalanche Peak Trail
A steep ascent through a lodgepole pine forest gives way to expansive views of alpine peaks and Yellowstone Lake. The trail crosses scree slopes and switchbacks, culminating in a narrow ridgeline with breathtaking vistas. Grizzly bears frequent the area, particularly in autumn, as they feed on whitebark pine nuts. The summit offers stunning 360-degree views, including distant mountain ranges and the Teton Range on a clear day.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
