Lewis River Channel Trail

Lewis River Channel Trail is a 12.26-mile out-and-back foot trail in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It climbs 121 ft to a high point of 7,851 ft. Difficulty: moderate, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.

6.13 mione way
12.26 miround trip
121 ftelevation gain
7,851 fthigh point
Moderatedifficulty

From the National Park Service

Lewis River Channel/Dogshead Trail · rated “moderate hike”
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