Storm Point Trail
Leads to the popular Storm Point, a windblown, rocky outcrop that juts into beautiful Yellowstone Lake
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Storm Point Trail Details
This scenic trail leads to the popular Storm Point, a windblown, rocky outcrop that juts into beautiful Yellowstone Lake, the largest lake in the park. The well maintained path leads through large open meadows dotted with pink shooting stars, fireweed, purple penstemon, and larkspur, before dropping below the treeline. Although it remains level for almost its entire duration, the trail rises slightly just before the point. The pebble beach is also home to a colony of yellow-bellied marmots, which can often be spotted scurrying and playing on the purple rocks along the shore. WARNING: This area is known for its grizzly activity, and the trail is often closed because of grizzlies. Check at the Lake or Fishing Bridge ranger station before setting out.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.0 miles
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Storm Point Trail
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1.7 mi away
Pelican Creek Trail
This short, scenic trail travels through a lodgepole pine forest to the north shore of Yellowstone Lake.
2.1 mi away
Fishing Bridge RV Park
Situated near beautiful Yellowstone Lake, this large RV Park is open from late May to late September.
2.4 mi away
Steamboat Point
The point was given its name for the "steamboat" like puffs of steam coming from Steamboat Springs.
2.4 mi away
Yellowstone Lake
One of the largest mountain lakes in North America.
2.4 mi away
Steamboat Point
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
