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North Fork Trail
Trail
0.3 mile
0.5 kilometer
point to point
97% Runnable
Easy
Elevation
Ascent:
22'
7 m
Descent: -28' -9 m
High: 6,642' 2,025 m
Low: 6,623' 2,019 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 5% (3°)
Dogs
No Dogs
Weather
Unknown
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“Short spur trail leads to Scout Pool, a naturally heated swimming hole at the base of a small falls.”
— Tom Carter
Features
River/Creek · Swimming
Description
The North Fork Trail leaves the Union Falls Trail 1.6 miles from its start (.5 miles before reaching Union Falls). The North Fork Trail branches to the left and follows Mountain Ash Creeks large unnamed tributary (sometimes called the "North Fork"). The easy, level trail ends at the base of a small, 8-foot waterfall. The water of this creek emanates from myriad hot springs flowing out from the base of the Pitchstone Plateau, making it warm enough to swim. Just below the falls are several nice soaking spots.
Thanks to guidebook author, Tom Carter, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about visiting Yellowstone, check out his book, Day Hiking Yellowstone.
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Contacts
Land Manager: National Park Service - Yellowstone National Park
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