Beaver Ponds Loop at Hiking In National Parks

One of the park’s shorter loops, this moderate 5 mile trail begins at Clematis Gulch between Liberty Cap and the stone house. Offering a scenic hike with little change in elevation, hiking this trail has a good chance to see some of Yellowstone’s larger animals such as elk, deer, moose and the sometimes even the black bear. The trail goes through both meadows and forested areas with elk and antelope in the meadows and smaller creatures in the forest.

Beaver Ponds Loop passes near several ponds damned up by beavers, which can sometimes be seen in the area. In the early summer brilliantly colored wildflowers can be seen. The trail also has a wonderful view of the Mammoth area.