Icebox Canyon in Yellowstone National Park

Icebox Canyon

Known for its fly fishing and beautiful waterfalls.

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Icebox Canyon Details

This small canyon on Soda Butte Creek is known for its fly fishing and, in winter, its beautiful waterfalls, which often freeze solid during wintertime. The canyon is narrow and deep, keeping it cool year-round -- thus its chilly name.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Northeast Entrance

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Icebox Canyon

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0.7 mi away

Pebble Creek Trail

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

1.0 mi away

Pebble Creek Campground

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

1.6 mi away

Abiathar Peak

Named for a 19th century paleontologist.

2.0 mi away

Trout Lake Trail

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

2.1 mi away

Trout Lake

A fisherman's paradise!