Experts' Choice Award Beaver Ponds Loop Trail
What the experts agree on
This 5-mile loop near Mammoth Hot Springs rewards hikers with beaver ponds, mountain views, and frequent wildlife sightings—moose, elk, pronghorn—across meadows and conifer forest, though the 400-foot elevation gain keeps crowds light.
Fodor's "This 2½-hour, 5-mile loop starts at Liberty Cap in the busy Lower Terrace of Mammoth Hot Springs. Within minutes you'll find yourself amid the park's dense backcountry as you climb 400..." Full review
Frommer's "Start at Clematis Gulch and hike through sage-filled meadows and Douglas fir/aspen forest to a series of beaver ponds...and you might spot a moose, pronghorn, or elk on the way." Full review
