Yellow-bellied marmot in the first mile.
Encountering other groups on the trail.
A look up to the beginning of Specimen Ridge. Big horn sheep are popular sights along the trail.
View of the Yellowstone River from the trail.
Climbing up to the ridge 2 miles in.
The trail runs through beautiful sagebrush country.
An example of parallel game trails.
Open grassy slopes.
Remnants of a bison.
Great views of the Yellowstone River canyon and Mount Washburn.
Descent into the canyon.
Agate Creek meets the Yellowstone.
Prime backcountry camping.
View of the Yellowstone River from the campsite.