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Plan Around Swan Lake
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Swan Lake Details
Swan Lake is broad but shallow -- just three feet deep. You may indeed see trumpeter swans here. Behind the lake rise the Gallatin Mountains.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris
Nearby Parks Around Swan Lake
Compare nearby parks around Swan Lake when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Swan Lake
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Swan Lake while the map context is still fresh.
0.8 mi away
Swan Lake Flat
One of Yellowstone's wolf packs has a territory centered on the sage-covered Swan Lake Flat.
0.8 mi away
Bunsen Peak Trail
One of the best short, scenic day hikes in the park.
0.8 mi away
Old Bunsen Peak Road Trail
This trail is open to and very popular among cyclists.
0.8 mi away
Glen Creek Trailhead
Trailhead parking for Bunsen Peak Trail, Bunsen Peak Road and Osprey Falls.
0.9 mi away
Glen Creek Trail
This trail is typically used to combine other trails in Mammoth area for better access to sites.
