Lewis Canyon in Yellowstone National Park

Lewis Canyon

Carved from ancient ash flows of the Yellowstone caldera.

Plan Around Lewis Canyon

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Lewis Canyon Details

The steep canyon of the Lewis River was carved from ancient ash flows of the Yellowstone caldera. The canyon is rocky and difficult to access, and the river is alive here with whitewater and tumbling waterfalls.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

South Entrance

Nearby Parks Around Lewis Canyon

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12.2 mi away

Yellowstone

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41.1 mi away

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335.6 mi away

Glacier

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373.2 mi away

Rocky Mountain

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390.4 mi away

Theodore Roosevelt

National Park · ND

392.6 mi away

Arches

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lewis Canyon

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1.5 mi away

Lewis Falls

The falls drop approximately 30 feet (9.1 m) and are easily seen from the road.

2.6 mi away

Lewis Lake Campground

A generator-free campground located on the southeast shore of Lewis Lake.

2.7 mi away

Lewis Lake

Located along the banks of Lewis Lake.

2.8 mi away

Lewis Lake

The third-largest lake in Yellowstone National Park.

5.4 mi away

Heart Lake Trail

One of the most picturesque trails in Yellowstone National Park.