This short but diverse trail travels through the forest to the lakeshore before looping back to the trailhead. It is a scenic introduction to a variety of Yellowstone’s habitats and is a good place for birding.
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44.56, -110.36 · rel 13180675
44.56, -110.36 · rel 13180675
Pelican Creek Nature Trail
A 1,0 km loop walk in Wyoming.
Loop walk
start = finish · Wyoming
1,0km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Pelican Creek Nature Trail is 1.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Pelican Creek Nature Trail takes approximately 16 min to complete.
Yes, Pelican Creek Nature Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Pelican Creek Nature Trail starts at Pelican Creek Trailhead.
Pelican Creek Nature Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.