Abiathar Peak in Yellowstone National Park

Abiathar Peak

Named for a 19th century paleontologist.

Plan Around Abiathar Peak

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Abiathar Peak Details

This 10,928-foot mountain was named for Charles Abiathar White, a 19th century U.S. Geological Survey paleontologist who, ironically, never visited Yellowstone or saw the peak named in his honor. The mountain is part of the Absaroka Range.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Northeast Entrance

Nearby Parks Around Abiathar Peak

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40.5 mi away

Yellowstone

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Glacier

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Rocky Mountain

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411.7 mi away

Badlands

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Abiathar Peak

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0.4 mi away

Trout Lake Trail

This short, uphill hike to Trout Lake travels through a forest of Douglas firs to the picturesque lake shore.

0.4 mi away

Trout Lake

A fisherman's paradise!

0.9 mi away

Pebble Creek Campground

Pebble Creek Campground is expected to remain closed for the foreseeable future.

1.0 mi away

Pebble Creek Trail

This seldom-hiked trail provides a tranquil journey into a glacial valley surrounded by peaks.

1.4 mi away

Mt. Norris

Named after the second superintendent of Yellowstone.