3-5 Hours
Purple Mountain Trail
Yellowstone National Park
Hike up Purple Mountain for panoramic views of the GIbbon and Madison Rivers.
You climb 1,500 feet (0.47 km) in 3 miles (4.8 km) to a panoramic view of the Gibbon and Madison rivers. Safety notes: This strenuous trail is not recommended for persons with heart and/or respiratory problems. Trailheads: Look for the trailhead at a turnout about ¼-mile (0.4 km) north of Madison Junction.
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HikingTrailsYellowstone National Parktrailday hikemadisonPurple MountainPurple Mountain Trailhikingstrenuous hikeMany hoursMadison RiverGibbon RiverMadison Junction
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Details
Duration
3-5 Hours
Duration Details
This is a 6-mile (9.6-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
Madison Junction