Shoshone Lake
The second-largest Yellowstone lake and is popular with kayakers and canoeists.
Plan Around Shoshone Lake
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Shoshone Lake Details
Shoshone Lake is the second-largest Yellowstone lake and is popular with kayakers and canoeists. You can only reach this lake on foot or by boat. The Shoshone Geyser Basin sits right alongside the shores of the lake.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Old Faithful to West Thumb
Nearby Parks Around Shoshone Lake
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Shoshone Lake
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1.1 mi away
De Lacy Creek Trail
The shortest and easiest hiking path to the shore of Shoshone Lake.
2.8 mi away
Craig Pass
A lucky Yellowstone tourist was honored by having this mountain pass named after her.
2.8 mi away
Continental Divide
The mountain range that divides the U.S. into watersheds draining to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
2.9 mi away
Delacy Creek
Located 8.8 miles south of the Old Faithful interchange on the Old Faithful to West Thumb Road.
3.1 mi away
Shoshone Point
A point which has an excellent view of Shoshone Lake, as well as the Grand Tetons on a clear day.
