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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Palette Springs loop from Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Palette Springs loop from Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

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(3467)

15,805

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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Palette Springs loop from Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

06:42

19.4km

1,040m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.3 km for 678 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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223 m

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Terraces formed by deposits from hot springs cascading down the hillside over thousands of years

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404 m

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Famous for its amazing terraces made of rock. Hot water from underground rises to the surface, bringing minerals with it. As the water cools, these minerals, mostly calcium carbonate, are …

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458 m

Liberty Cap

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

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575 m

Sepulcher Mountain Trailhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From the trailhead, the path quickly goes up. You'll hike through forests and open meadows. As you get higher, the views become amazing. On a clear day, you can see …

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18.1 km

Mammoth Terrace

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the many highlights in Yellowstone NP. Must see.

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18.3 km

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.

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18.6 km

Mound Spring & Jupiter Terrace

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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19.2 km

Palette Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

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19.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

634 m

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

769 m

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,920 m)

Lowest point (1,910 m)

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Thursday 2 July

21°C

3°C

44 %

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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Palette Springs loop from Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Liberty Cap

Sepulcher Mountain Trailhead

Mammoth Terrace

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Mound Spring & Jupiter Terrace

Palette Springs

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