The trailhead is across the street from the parking and is well marked.
The parking area is located next to Eleanor Lake.
Snow can linger on the trail well into July.
The last stretch scrambles over scree and the occasional snowfield.
Avalanche Peak provides outstanding views of the highest peaks of Yellowstone National Park.
Avalanche Peak provides an excellent alpine experience for a moderate effort.
The reward for traversing snowfields is unobstructed views of the surroundings.
Avalanche Peak ridge to the left and Hoyt Peak to the right.
A shelter on the summit protects from the wind.
The Avalanche Peak ridge provides the opportunity to return via an alternate trail.
The Avalanche Peak ridge is a well-defined path that will allow views of a few alpine lakes.