The Mammoth Hot Springs are a collection of geothermal vents and springs that empty onto the hills surrounding the city of Mammoth. The mineral rich spring water leaves behind beautiful marble white structures called terraces, which look like staircases.
These are not like gushing geysers, but rather constantly changing formations made by hot, mineral-rich water. Jupiter Terrace used to flow a lot, even covering parts of the boardwalk. Mound …
Hot, mineral rich water from a nearby spring flows down the ridge at Palette Springs, leaving behind stalactite like formations called thermophiles. The entire small hill looks like a staircase made of white and brown steps.
This ancient rock formation is the remnants of a now extinct thermal vent. The tower of limestone stands at 40 feet tall and is only a short walk from the parking lot.
Gorgeous Canary Spring, one of my favorite spots on the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park. Some steps are involved with the boardwalk. Enjoy and make sure you bring a good camera!
Also known as Castle Rock, Storm Castle is a conspicous sight that towers above Gallatin Canyon. Unsurprinsgly given its obvious prominence, its top gives a superb panorama of the surrounding …
Away from the crowds and offering a true mountain lake feeling, the two Bear Lakes sit just under 7,000 feet in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. If you are up …
Grotto Falls is the first of many (nine named) waterfalls on the way up Hyalite Creek Trail towards Hyalite Peak. The trail leading to the falls is easy and wheelchair …
Chestnut Mountain tops out at 7,627 feet. It has great views of Mount Ellis and other peaks in Custer Gallatin National Forest, and you can sometimes even see down to …
Emerald Lake is beautiful, isolated, and surrounded by epic peaks. There is the potential to continue further to the west from here on Hidden Lake trail if you feel like extending your ride and checking out another breathtaking, high-altitude lake.