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Washburn Range
Once part of a large volcano that sat outside of the present Yellowstone caldera.
Plan Around Washburn Range
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Washburn Range Details
The Washburn Range, which dominates the skyline in the north-central part of Yellowstone National Park, is topped by Mt. Washburn. The mountain range has seven summits with an average elevation of 9,800 feet, including Dunraven Peak, Cook Peak, Hedges Peak, Prospect Peak, Observation Peak, Folsom Peak, and Specimen Ridge. The Washburn Range and the Red Mountains are the only mountain ranges entirely within the boundaries of the park. The mountains were once part of a large volcano that sat outside of the present Yellowstone caldera.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
East Entrance
Nearby Parks Around Washburn Range
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Washburn Range
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0.6 mi away
Sedge Bay
Located on Sedge Bay, 7.8 miles east of Fishing Bridge Junction on the East Entrance Road.
0.6 mi away
Steamboat Springs
Named after the steam-powered machines of the early explorers time.
0.7 mi away
Steamboat Point
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
0.7 mi away
Yellowstone Lake
One of the largest mountain lakes in North America.
