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| Rescue Creek Trail |
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Recommended Season:
Spring to Fall
USGS Maps:
Trails Illustrated (Mammoth Hot Springs), Gardiner, Mammoth, and Blacktail Deer Creek USGS quads.
Elevation Gain:
1,018 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Length:
8 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - October
From Mammoth, Travel 6.8 miles east to the Blacktail Creek Trailhead on the north side of the road. Leave a vehicle to arrange to be picked up at the Rescue Creek Trailhead, located 0.5 miles south of the entrance station on the east side of the highway.
Location Information
Rescue Creek Trail, located near the North Entrance to the park, offers an eight mile hike or 16 mile roundtrip that climbs gradually through aspens and open meadows before beginning a 1,400 foot descent to the Gardner River. At the beginning this trail follows the Blacktail Deer Creek trail for the first 3/4 mile until meeting Rescue Creek trail. The trail crosses a foot bridge over the river and ends one mile south of the North Entrance Station.Backpacking:
Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system, and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for all overnight stays. Each designated campsite has a maximum limit for the number of people and stock allowed per night. The maximum stay per campsite varies from 1 to 3 nights per trip. Campfires are permitted only in established fire pits. Wood fires are not allowed in some backcountry campsites. A food storage pole is provided at most designated campsites so that food and attractants may be secured from bears. Neither hunting nor firearms are allowed in Yellowstone's backcountry. Permits may be obtained only in person and no more than 48 hours in advance of your trip.Permits are available from most ranger stations and visitor centers. In order to obtain the best information on trail conditions, permits should be obtained from the ranger station or visitor center nearest to the area where your trip is to begin. The Backcountry Use Permit is valid
only for the itinerary and dates specified. Backcountry travelers must have their permits in possession while in the backcountry.
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