Elephant Back Mountain

A bit of work to get to the top, but worth it once you are there

Nice hike requiring a decent level of fitness. Takes a while to get some views. But once your at the top nice view of Lake Yellowstone.

Lots of switchbacks, wear your hiking boots!

We stayed in a Lake Yellowstone cottage and the front desk recommended this trail. It was beautiful and diverse in its views and had many switchbacks and a climb to the very top that was well worth i...

Moderate hike with a great lake view at the top.

The trailhead is pretty well marked, but the parking on either side of the road is pretty limited. We did this hike first think in the morning on a post Labor Day trip, so parking wasn't a problem. ...

Panoramic view of Yellowstone Lake

Beautiful moderate three and a half mile loop with a grand view of Yellowstone Lake. The trailhead is by Lake Village. We did see bear scat on the trail. We carried bear and wore bear bells. It is...

Moderately difficult 3.5 mile trail with lake view

This is a moderately difficult short hike - 3.5 mile lollipop - best taken earlier in the day for more solitude. There is a fabulous view of the lake from the summit although you get glimpses of it o...