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The Hoodoos
A tall, narrow rock formation with a hard capstone.
Plan Around The Hoodoos
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The Hoodoos Details
A hoodoo is a tall, narrow rock formation with a hard capstone that partly protects the material below from erosion. The thin bodies and hard heads give hoodoos a human-like appearance. They're said to be bad luck. Located deep in the park's backcountry, Yellowstone's volcanic hoodoos can best be viewed from the Hoodoo Basin Trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris
Nearby Parks Around The Hoodoos
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Hoodoos
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0.6 mi away
Kingman Pass
A mountain pass between Terrace Mountain and Bunsen Peak just south of Mammoth Hot Springs.
0.6 mi away
Golden Gate Canyon
The canyon located below Rustic Falls approximately five miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs.
0.6 mi away
Golden Gate
Plunges more than 1,400 feet in less than three miles.
0.8 mi away
Bunsen Peak Trail
One of the best short, scenic day hikes in the park.
0.8 mi away
Glen Creek Trailhead
Trailhead parking for Bunsen Peak Trail, Bunsen Peak Road and Osprey Falls.
