Mammoth Terraces

A short trail through the Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. These springs have deposited calcium carbonate, which gives them their characteristic white colour and creates basins and platforms.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.71 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 118 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 121 ft

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    Highest point: 6,473 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 6,352 ft

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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 6,355 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.45 - alt. 6,473 ft - Turn left to descend
  3. S/E : mi 0.71 - alt. 6,355 ft - Car park

Notes

Several car parks are available to access the site. The route can be adapted to suit your preferences, and you will find maps and directions for walks of varying lengths on site.

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