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Golden Gate
Plunges more than 1,400 feet in less than three miles.
Plan Around Golden Gate
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Golden Gate Details
The Golden Gate Canyon was formed by Glen Creek, which plunges more than 1,400 feet in less than three miles before meeting the Gardiner River. And yes, there is a Golden Gate Bridge here -- it's actually a mountain-hugging viaduct that carries the Grand Loop Road through the canyon.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris
Nearby Parks Around Golden Gate
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Golden Gate
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Golden Gate Canyon
The canyon located below Rustic Falls approximately five miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs.
0.1 mi away
Kingman Pass
A mountain pass between Terrace Mountain and Bunsen Peak just south of Mammoth Hot Springs.
0.2 mi away
Bunsen Peak Trail
One of the best short, scenic day hikes in the park.
0.2 mi away
Glen Creek Trailhead
Trailhead parking for Bunsen Peak Trail, Bunsen Peak Road and Osprey Falls.
0.3 mi away
Old Bunsen Peak Road Trail
This trail is open to and very popular among cyclists.
