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A guided day hike up Bunsen Peak offers 1,300 feet of climbing, expansive Gallatin Range views, and a summit fire lookout for lunch. Choose a 4-mile out-and-back or extend to a quieter 7-mile loop down the east side.
A guided day hike up Bunsen Peak offers 1,300 feet of climbing, expansive Gallatin Range views, and a summit fire lookout for lunch. Choose a 4-mile out-and-back or extend to a quieter 7-mile loop down the east side.
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Operated by Wildland Trekking · Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming
You push through a last ribbon of subalpine fir and the valley opens: a ragged skyline of the Gallatin Range, meadows flecked with lupine, and the gray slope of Bunsen rising ahead. Wind teases the scree; the summit’s old fire lookout perches like an appointed bench where guides spread lunch and the park’s geology and history unfold.
moderate.
5–7 hours.
Moderate fitness required: steady uphill hiking for several hours and the ability to handle loose, steep sections.
Standard route is about 4 miles round-trip with ~1,300 feet of elevation gain; the longer option adds ~3 miles on a quieter east-side descent.
No special permit for day hiking, but a Yellowstone park entrance fee applies to all visitors and is not included unless specified by the operator.
Yes, guided by Wildland Trekking professionals who typically provide snacks, lunch, backpacks, and trekking poles as noted in the tour inclusions.
Expect elk, bison, marmots, and birds; carry bear spray, stay on trail, keep a safe distance, and follow your guide’s instructions if animals are nearby.
Bunsen Peak is a volcanic remnant named in the late 19th century and served historically as a vantage for spotting fires and surveying the park.
Follow Leave No Trace and Yellowstone regulations—stay on trails, pack out waste, and be bear-aware to minimize impact on fragile alpine habitats.
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