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The ultimate adventure guide
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
The Garnet Hill Trailhead is just north of the Tower-Roosevelt Junction in the park.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
From the trailhead, walk through rolling sagebrush hills and see Hellroaring Mountain in the distance.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
A glance east will give you views of the mountains around Lamar Valley, including Bison Peak.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
Bison love to gather on and around the Garnet Hill Loop Trail.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
Ground squirrels also love the terrain along the trail.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
You'll drop elevation to view the Yellowstone River.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
Bison calves, commonly known as red dogs, are a popular sight in Yellowstone's spring season.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
The Yellowstone River off the Garnet Hill Loop cuts through a thick layer of Precambrian rock.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
Pasqueflowers, a sure sign of spring in Yellowstone.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
The trail climbs back up from the river for a view of Buffalo Plateau and, once again, Hellroaring Mountain.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
Yancey's was once the site of the Pleasant Valley Hotel (1884 to 1906) but is now a destination for those on horseback and stagecoach trips from the Roosevelt Horse Corral.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
Just past Yancey's, the single dirt track briefly merges with the horse trail to/from Yancey's.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
05/12/2019
Yellow-bellied marmot taking in a nice sunny day.