Experts' Choice Award Bunsen Peak
What the experts agree on
Bunsen Peak delivers sweeping panoramic views of Yellowstone's mountain ranges on a moderately challenging 4-mile round-trip hike with 1,280 feet of elevation gain to 8,500+ feet.
Fodor's "This moderately challenging 4.4-mile round-trip trek climbs 1,280 feet to 8,527-foot Bunsen Peak for a dramatic panoramic view of Blacktail Plateau, Mammoth Hot Springs, the Gallatin Mountains" Full review
Frommer's "Climb an 8,564-foot mountain to big views of the Absaroka Range to the northeast and 10,969-foot Electric Peak to the north on this moderate outing." Full review
Lonely Planet "Bunsen Peak (8564ft) is a popular early-season half-day hike that leaves visitors spoilt for choice when it comes to views. Hardy souls who'd prefer to explore further can extend this to..."
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Lonely Planet "This popular half-day hike switchbacks steeply up the side of Bunsen Peak, gaining a hefty 1300 ft to offer fabulous panoramas of Mammoth, Swan Lake Flat and the muscular Gallatin Range...."
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