Fishing Bridge & Lake Areas: Elephant Back Mountain Trail

Distance, round trip: 3.6 miles
Difficulty: moderately strenuous
Estimated time: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Trailhead: Pullout 1 mile south of Fishing Bridge Junction.

This trail climbs 800 feet in 1.5 miles through the dense lodgepole forest. After one mile, the trail splits into a loop. The left fork is the shortest route to the top, though both join again at the overlook. The overlook provides a sweeping panoramic view of Yellowstone Lake and surrounding area.