Location : Access the Flagg Canyon trail from the picnic area just south of the Yellowstone Entrance. Walk down a steep road from the picnic area to the boat launch and continue south.

Notes : Visitor services include a small picnic area, vault toilet, boat launch and limited parking-remember to bring water. Bears may be active any place and at any time-travel in groups, make noise and carry bear spray. Hikers cannot access backcountry camping from this trailhead.

Destinations

The trail follows the western rim of Flagg Canyon offering views of the basalt-lined canyon and wandering through lodgepole forests. Unless you shuttle a vehicle, this trail is an out-and-back hike.

Flagg Canyon
4.0 miles RT, 2 hours, 150 ft total climbing, Easy.
Access from northeast side of Polecat Creek Loop Trail. Out and back with views of the Snake River.