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    Parking at the Rescue Creek Trailhead (1N2).
    Use the footbridge to cross the Gardner River.
    The first half-mile is wide open. In the shoulder season, this area is extremely popular with wildlife.
    Catch a great view of Electric Peak.
    Find an excellent view of Gardiner from the trail.
    The hike curves around the base of Mount Everts and takes you by Rattlesnake Butte.
    Bison are frequent trail users.
    Catch sight of Buffalo Mountain on the other side of the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone.
    Turkey Pen Peak (6,998 ft) is a prominent point on Rattlesnake Butte.
    After passing campsite 1A2, trek through a large meadow along Rescue Creek.
    Quick crossing across Rescue Creek.
    Hiking in the open on Rescue Creek Trail.
    Always yield for bison on the trail.
    See the Blacktail Deer Plateau in the distance.
    Bison herds congregate on the Rescue Creek Trail.
    Parking at Blacktail Creek Trailhead (1N5).

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