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Gardner Canyon
A good place to spot some of Yellowstone's bighorn sheep.
Plan Around Gardner Canyon
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Gardner Canyon Details
The steep canyon cut by the Gardner River is a good place to spot some of Yellowstone's bighorn sheep. As you drive the road from the North Entrance and Roosevelt Arch to Mammoth Hot Springs you'll pass through the Canyon, which is the lowest point in Yellowstone National Park.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
North Entrance
Nearby Parks Around Gardner Canyon
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gardner Canyon
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0.7 mi away
45th Parallel/Gardner River
located approximately 2.5 miles south of the North Entrance to the park.
0.8 mi away
Boiling River Trail
One of the most popular-and relaxing-destinations in Yellowstone National Park.
1.2 mi away
Electric Peak
There's a hair-raising story behind this mountain's name.
1.6 mi away
Lava Creek Trail
This pleasant trail begins in a flat, wildflower filled meadow before descending to the Gardner River.
1.7 mi away
Mt. Everts
The 7,831-foot Mount Everts was named after an early European explorer of Yellowstone.
