Are dogs allowed on Mount Washburn Trail?

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

Do I need a permit to hike Mount Washburn Trail?

No, Mount Washburn Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Mount Washburn Trail?

Mount Washburn Trail is rated moderate. It is 6 miles long with 1,401 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.

ModerateOut and Back

Yellowstone National Park/Wyoming

Mount Washburn Trail

Canyon Village, Wyoming

6.0 mi

Distance

1,401 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 46m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Mount Washburn 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

Open

Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date

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Hazards & Warnings

Grizzly bears; carry bear sprayAfternoon thunderstorms and lightning

Trail Details

No dogs

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

Verify before you go

Source of truth

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

Where it is

Nearest town:: Mammoth, WY · about 17 mi away
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

Mount Washburn fire lookoutDunraven PassBighorn sheep habitatPanoramic summit views

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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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