Mallard Creek Trail
This little used trail follows Mallard Creek from its confluence with Firehole River.
Plan Around Mallard Creek Trail
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Mallard Creek Trail Details
This little used trail follows Mallard Creek from its confluence with Firehole River to its junction with Mallard Lake Trail. The creek, which is a small, quickly flowing steam, is located in a deep, shady ravine well below the hillside on which the trail is located. It is important to note that this is currently considered an un-maintained trail, and can be difficult to follow, with many steep ascents and descents, and a number of switchbacks.
Difficulty
High
Distance
4.5 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Mallard Creek Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mallard Creek Trail
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1.3 mi away
Grand Prismatic Spring
The largest hot spring in the United States but also the third largest in the world.
1.4 mi away
Midway Geyser Basin Trail
Home to two of the largest thermal features in the park.
1.5 mi away
Firehole River Bridge
This historic structure is a gateway to the heart of Yellowstone's geothermal activity.
1.5 mi away
Fairy Falls Trail
These 197-foot waterfalls, some of the highest in the park, are a short, easy walk away from the big crowds.
1.5 mi away
Midway Geyser Basin
The great writer Rudyard Kipling dubbed this area of large hot springs "Hell's Half Acre".
