Three people hike past a pond in a meadow with a forested mountain in the distance.
3-5 Hours

Hellroaring Trail

Yellowstone National Park

Descend down to the Yellowstone River, then continue on through a sagebrush plateau to Hellroaring Creek.

Trail begins with a steep descent to the Yellowstone River Suspension Bridge, then crosses a sagebrush plateau, and drops down to Hellroaring Creek. Both the Yellowstone River and Hellroaring Creek are popular fishing areas. Safety notes: Beyond the bridge are trail junctions for other major backcountry trails. Pay attention; stay on the Hellroaring Trail. Hellroaring is a major backcountry trail. This day hike stops at the confluence of Hellroaring creek and the Yellowstone River. Limited shade along this trail. Bring water. Trailheads: Short dirt road leads to a parking area at the trailhead 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Tower Junction.

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HikingTrailsYellowstone National Parktrailday hikemoderately strenuous hikeTower Junctionyellowstone riverHellroaring CreekHellroaring TrailMany hourshiking

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Duration

3-5 Hours

Duration Details

This is a 6.2-mile (9.9-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Pets

No

Reservations

No

Location

Tower Junction

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