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The Lake Overlook Trail starts at the West Thumb parking lot.
The trail can be a bit wet in early June.
Lake Overlook Trail.
Snow on the trail in early June.
Looking back from the trail as it climbs.
View of Yellowstone Lake from the top of the overlook.
Heading back down the trail.
Looks like a storm is moving in!
Lake Overlook Trail.
Elk near the Lake Overlook Trailhead.