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National Park Mountain
The spot where members of the Washburn Expedition first discussed turning Yellowstone into a public park.
Plan Around National Park Mountain
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National Park Mountain Details
National Park Mountain isn't particularly high or scenic, but this is the spot where -- according to legend -- members of the 1870 Washburn Expedition first discussed the idea of turning Yellowstone into a public park. For that reason, this humble peak is considered to be the birthplace of the U.S. National Parks system.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
West Entrance
Nearby Parks Around National Park Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around National Park Mountain
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0.4 mi away
National Park Mountain
Sits at the confluence of the Firehole and Gibbon Rivers on the western side of the park.
0.5 mi away
Harlequin Lake Trail
A short walk to access a scenic, glacially-fed lake.
0.7 mi away
Madison Information Station
One of Yellowstone's original trailside museums.
0.8 mi away
Madison Campground
A central location for camping in the park, this large campground is 14 miles east of the West Yellowstone entrance.
