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Yellowstone National Park hiking guide

Mammoth Hot Springs

A 0.1-mile loop with 13 ft of climbing in Mammoth Hot Springs, rated easy.

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Key facts

Length
0.1 mi (0.1 km)
Elevation gain
13 ft (4 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Mammoth Hot Springs

About Mammoth Hot Springs

Walk through a surreal landscape of travertine terraces and thermal pools, colored by heat-loving bacteria and algae. The area features numerous hot springs, including the iconic Minerva Terrace and Liberty Cap. The boardwalks provide easy access to these unique formations.

Route map

Route map of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park100 ftN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

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