Grebe Lake Trail
A direct old-fire-road route through lodgepole forest and meadows to Grebe Lake.
Route overview
Follow the old fire road west through forest and meadow to Grebe Lake, then return.
Grebe Lake Trail follows a former fire road through landscapes influenced by the 1988 fires. The route is straightforward and relatively gentle, ending at a quiet lake where hikers can connect with the Howard Eaton Trail or retrace their steps.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming/Montana/Idaho
- Distance
- 9.9 km round trip
- Typical duration
- 3–4 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- Gentle rolling profile; exact total not published on source page
- Best season
- Summer through early autumn
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No for day hiking
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Bears, wet sections, mosquitoes, thunderstorms and limited cell coverage
Highlights
Grebe Lake, post-fire forest, meadows, quiet central-park scenery
Why find a buddy
The quiet terrain and wildlife habitat make a cohesive bear-aware group substantially preferable to solo travel.
Primary source
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