Gibbon Meadow in Yellowstone National Park

Gibbon Meadow

The Gibbon River flows from the Elk Park meadow into the smaller Gibbon Meadow.

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Gibbon Meadow Details

The Gibbon River, rich in rainbow, brown and brook trout, flows from the Elk Park meadow into the smaller Gibbon Meadow, where some of the largest fish in the river lurk. You can view the meadow and the meandering river from a pulloff on the Great Loop Road.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Norris to Madison

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gibbon Meadow

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0.2 mi away

Gibbon Meadows

Located 2.2 miles south of Norris Junction on the Madison to Norris Road.

0.5 mi away

Artists Paint Pots Trail

This easy trail provides an up-close look at the Gibbon Geyser Basin and over 50 active mud pots.

0.5 mi away

Artist Paintpots

There are more than 50 springs, geysers, vents, and mud pots here.

2.3 mi away

Porkchop Geyser

This Norris Geyser Basin feature has experienced a good deal of change in the last few decades.

2.3 mi away

Puff N' Stuff Geyser

True to its name this small geyser often emits large clouds of hot stream and roaring noise.