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Mt. Haynes
Named for the first official photographer of Yellowstone National Park.
Plan Around Mt. Haynes
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Mt. Haynes Details
Named for the first official photographer of Yellowstone National Park, Mount Haynes remains a favorite photo stop for travelers accessing the park from its west entrance. The 8,218-foot peak looms above the Madison River, and there's a Mount Haynes Overlook off the west entrance road about 3.5 miles west of Madison Junction.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
West Entrance
Nearby Parks Around Mt. Haynes
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mt. Haynes
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1.8 mi away
Harlequin Lake Trail
A short walk to access a scenic, glacially-fed lake.
2.3 mi away
National Park Mountain
The spot where members of the Washburn Expedition first discussed turning Yellowstone into a public park.
2.6 mi away
Madison River
The Madison River is one of the fly-fishing meccas of the world.
