Swan Lake Flat in Yellowstone National Park

Swan Lake Flat

One of Yellowstone's wolf packs has a territory centered on the sage-covered Swan Lake Flat.

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Swan Lake Flat Details

One of Yellowstone's wolf packs has a territory centered on the sage-covered Swan Lake Flat. You may also see bison or grizzlies here.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris

Nearby Parks Around Swan Lake Flat

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440.0 mi away

Arches

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Swan Lake Flat

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0.1 mi away

Old Bunsen Peak Road Trail

This trail is open to and very popular among cyclists.

0.1 mi away

Glen Creek Trailhead

Trailhead parking for Bunsen Peak Trail, Bunsen Peak Road and Osprey Falls.

0.1 mi away

Bunsen Peak Trail

One of the best short, scenic day hikes in the park.

0.2 mi away

Glen Creek Trail

This trail is typically used to combine other trails in Mammoth area for better access to sites.

0.3 mi away

Golden Gate

Plunges more than 1,400 feet in less than three miles.