Are dogs allowed on Avalanche Peak Trail?

No, dogs are not permitted on Avalanche Peak Trail. This is typical in many national parks and wildlife refuges — check for a nearby dog-friendly alternative.

How difficult is Avalanche Peak Trail?

Avalanche Peak Trail is rated difficult. It is 4.2 miles long with 2,100 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Avalanche Peak Trail suitable for kids?

Avalanche Peak Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

DifficultOut and Back

Yellowstone National Park/Wyoming

Avalanche Peak Trail

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

4.2 mi

Distance

2,100 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Avalanche Peak Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?

Trail Conditions

Unknown

Updated May 24, 2026 — may be out of date

Legacy import flagged this trail as closed. Verify current status with the land manager before visiting.

No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.

Hazards & Warnings

Grizzlies in fall; not advised Sept-OctLightning above treelineBurned trees may fall

Trail Details

No dogs

Route Type: Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Yellowstone pets
National Park Service
National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

County:: Park County, WY
Jurisdiction:: Yellowstone National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:307-344-7381
Address:2 Officers Row, Yellowstone National Park Headquarters · Yellowstone National Park, WY · 82190

Highlights

Avalanche Peak summit

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Verified from National Park Service public trails dataset

Trail centerline: National Park Service public trails dataset. Source ↗

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