Dunraven Pass
The highest-elevation spot you can drive to in Yellowstone
Plan Around Dunraven Pass
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Dunraven Pass Details
This pass through the Washburn Range on the Grand Loop Road is the highest-elevation spot you can drive to in Yellowstone, at 8,878 feet. It's named for the Earl of Dunraven, who visited and wrote about the park in 1874.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Canyon Village to Tower-Roosevelt
Nearby Parks Around Dunraven Pass
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Dunraven Pass
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Mount Washburn Parking Area
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
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Mount Washburn Trails
Both favorites of veteran Yellowstone hikers.
1.3 mi away
Mount Washburn
The range is dominated by 10,243-foot Mount Washburn.
1.8 mi away
Chittenden Road
This one-mile side road provides access to one of two trailheads of the Mount Washburn Trail.
