Bacon Rind Creek

This is a round-trip route in a wide, partially shaded valley on the edge of Yellowstone National Park. It is not particularly difficult and can be adapted to suit your preferences.

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Creation:
16 Jul 2024

Last update:
26 Jun 2025

Last review:
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Activity: Walking
Distance: 6.39 mi
Average duration: 3h 45
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 955 ft
Descent: - 955 ft
Highest point: 8,077 ft
Lowest point: 7,123 ft

Country: United States
Start/End: N 44.955486° / W 111.070622°
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Description of the walk

The starting point is about a 30-minute drive from West Yellowstone. To access the car park, turn left (from West Yellowstone) at the sign for Bacon Rind onto a 300-metre-long track. There is parking at the start of the hike, at the end of the track.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, follow the only trail at the bottom of the valley.

(1) After crossing the Yellowstone National Park boundary (clearly marked), the trail climbs gradually and leaves the valley floor.

(2) Turn around when you feel like it to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 7,123 ft - Parking at the end of the road
1 : mi 2.14 - alt. 7,306 ft - Yellowstone National Park boundary
2 : mi 3.2 - alt. 8,077 ft - Turn around
S/E : mi 6.39 - alt. 7,123 ft - Parking at the end of the road

Notes

As everywhere in the region, beware of bears. Make sure you know the guidelines to follow to minimise risks. Information signs are posted at the start.

It is, of course, possible to extend the hike by going further, as the trail continues.