Hayden Valley
Once an arm of Lake Yellowstone, the Hayden Valley is sort of the Main Street for Yellowstone's wildlife.
Plan Around Hayden Valley
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Hayden Valley Details
Once an arm of Lake Yellowstone, the Hayden Valley is sort of the Main Street for Yellowstone's wildlife. Bison, elk, and grizzly bears are just a few of the animals and birds you may see in the broad valley of the Yellowstone River. The only access to the valley is on the Grand Loop or a pair of hiking trails: the Hayden Valley Trail and the Mary Mountain Trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Fishing Bridge to Canyon Village
Nearby Parks Around Hayden Valley
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hayden Valley
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0.5 mi away
Mud Volcano Area
Known for it muddy hot pools, bizarre landscape, and pungent odors.
0.5 mi away
Mud Volcano Area
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
0.5 mi away
Mud Volcano Self-Guiding Trail
Undoubtedly the dirtiest part of the park.
1.2 mi away
Nez Perce Ford
The spot where the Nez Perce Indians crossed the river during their flight through the park in 1877.
1.5 mi away
Cascade
Located 4.7 miles north of Fishing Bridge Junction on the Fishing Bridge to Canyon Road.
