Riddle Lake Trail
One of the easiest ways to see classic Yellowstone scenery at its finest.
Plan Around Riddle Lake Trail
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Riddle Lake Trail Details
One of the easiest ways to see classic Yellowstone scenery at its finest, this short trail travels through wildflower-filled marshy meadows and a forest of surviving old lodgepole pines, new firs, and fallen trees that are the result of the 1988 burning. The trail, which remains fairly level for its duration, leads to Riddle Lake, a picturesque body of water with wooded shores, rushes, and water lilies that create a great habitat for moose, elk, bear, loons, sandhill crane, swans, and herons, all of which are often spotted in the area. Backed by the peaks of the Red Mountains, this lovely lake is closed annually during the early summer due to high levels of bear activity, and it is recommended that hikers travel this trail in large parties at all times of the year.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.75 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Riddle Lake Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Riddle Lake Trail
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2.4 mi away
Grant Mini Store
Adjacent to the Grant Service Station, this general store has sundry items for the Yellowstone traveler.
2.5 mi away
Grant General Store
Constructed in 1984 and located in the center of Grant Village.
2.5 mi away
Grant Village
The lodging complex includes 6 two-story buildings each containing 50 rooms.
2.6 mi away
Grant Village Campground
A large woodsy campground located at the southwestern edge of Yellowstone Lake.
2.7 mi away
Grant Village
Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Yellowstone.
