Yellowstone 18th day - Hiking

Today, we will be taking a hike up from Mammoth, across the state line into Montana, and back to Wyoming and the town of Mammoth. The Beaver Ponds Loop trail should be about 6 miles. The elevation gain is 800 feet.

We parked behind the hotel and started up. That gave us a great view of Mammoth.

 The trail passes through open fields and forest.

 More evidence that Fall is on its way.

More pretty views.

We reached the lake where we will have lunch.

We did not see any beavers in the lake only a few ducks.

We had a great view for lunch.

Time to continue the hike.

Later in the hike we came up on this young female Mule Deer.

Bye…

On with the hike.

We are almost finished and can see Mammoth Hot Springs Formations.

Oh, Hi little guy.

This is a different view of Mammoth.

You can not get around Mammoth without having to watch for Elk.