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Bunsen Peak Trail

The Bunsen Peak Trail in Yellowstone National Park is an amazing and strenuous 4 mile out-and-back hike to the summit of Bunsen Peak.

The mountain is located in the northwest section of Yellowstone, but the views from the top are just as stunning as anywhere else in the park. At the summit, you get a 360 degree view of north Yellowstone and central/south Yellowstone.

This is by far one of the best hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park.
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Know Before You Go

  • Bunsen Peak Trail is a 4-mile out-and-back strenuous hike.
  • Located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, offering 360-degree views from the summit.
  • Considered one of the best hiking trails in Yellowstone, providing panoramic views of the northern and central/southern areas of the park.
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Distance
4.0 mi
Difficulty
Strenuous
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
2 hrs
Elev. Gain
1,274'
Rating
5.0
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Added
October 08, 2015
Updated
February 19, 2019

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Total Change
1,274'
Ascent
1,274'
Descent
1,274'

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Vista / Lookout Point
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  2. Main Trailhead

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Surface type

Dirt

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