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Shelf Lake West via Specimen Creek

based on 10 tracks & routes #179 hike out of 302 in
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7.9 mi
Distance
4 hrs 5 min
Time
terrain
2,287 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Shelf Lake West in Yellowstone National Park.

This trail goes by Specimen Creek Jct and Shelf Lake.

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