Ribbon Lake Loop

based on 14 tracks & routes #41 hike out of 302 in
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9.0 mi
Distance
5 hrs 12 min
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terrain
325 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail to Ribbon Lake in Yellowstone National Park.

This trail goes by 4R1 - Ribbon Lake West, Silver Cord Cascade, Lily Pad Lake, Artist Point, Artist Point Trailhead, and Clear Lake.

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    5 years, 10 months ago
    This was a good hike. There was a lot of different terrain in a short area. Thermal features to expansive meadows to an overlook of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone to many lakes. Not much elevation gain to worry about.
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    6 years, 11 months ago
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Chumbus 9 months ago
Yellowstone loop South of lower falls
clear lake portion wasn't with that leg
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