Pelican Valley Trail
Pelican Valley Trail is a 13.74-mile out-and-back foot trail in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. It climbs 260 ft to a high point of 7,965 ft. Difficulty: moderate, rated by the National Park Service.
- 6.87 mione way
- 13.74 miround trip
- 260 ftelevation gain
- 7,965 fthigh point
- Moderatedifficulty
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From the National Park Service
Pelican Valley Trail · rated “moderate hike”
Safety notes: Many restrictions apply to this trail because it is in prime grizzly bear habitat: Closed until July 4th ( Bear Management Area closure ), day-use only from 9 am–7 pm, groups of four or more hikers recommen
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