You climb 1,500 feet (0.47 km) in 3 miles (4.8 km) to a panoramic view of the Gibbon and Madison rivers.
OSM map layer · LineString
44.66, -110.85 · rel 13180713
44.66, -110.85 · rel 13180713
Purple Mountain Trail
5,4 km from Purple Mountain Trailhead to finish .
Wyoming · 44.66°N ·
110.85°W
5,4km
Distance
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Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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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
Purple Mountain Trail is 5.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Purple Mountain Trail takes approximately 1h 21min to complete.
No, Purple Mountain Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Purple Mountain Trail starts at Purple Mountain Trailhead.
Purple Mountain Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Purple Mountain Trail is maintained and managed by NPS.