Hike to a high mountain peak for an outstanding view of the Yellowstone wilderness. Trail passes through open meadows to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen. Beyond the lake, the trail climbs 1,400 feet in 2.6 miles through wh
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44.76, -110.52 · rel 13180111
44.76, -110.52 · rel 13180111
Observation Peak Trail
7,5 km from Cascade Lake Trailhead to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Wyoming · 44.76°N ·
110.52°W
7,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Observation Peak
summit ·
26 m off route
0,5 km
6%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Observation Peak Trail is 7.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Observation Peak Trail takes approximately 1h 53min to complete.
No, Observation Peak Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Observation Peak Trail starts at Cascade Lake Trailhead.
Observation Peak Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.