Garnet Hill Trail

Distance: 8.4 miles

Trail Type: Loop
 Start Location: TK2 Trailhead; 44.919750, -110.412595
Total Hiking Time: 3 hours; 1-4 pm

Weather: Sunny, then windy with rain and soon after, light snow
Crowd: Briefly saw two hikers 1/4 mile ahead, likely on their way to Hellroaring
Animal Sightings: Bison, Elk, Moose (tracks), Bluebirds
Fishing Report: N/A

Notes
We encountered A LOT of bison on the trail. Be safe and step off the trail away from the bison to continue forward. To hike the trail in the Falcon forward direction, follow the trail North (away from Lost Creek) near 44.923360, -110.416957. Be alert and don’t lose the trail.

Final Word
Great spring loop with various terrain.

This trail takes you through a lot of great terrain changes: forest, meadow, plain, and rocky mountain side.
This trail takes you through a lot of great terrain changes: forest, meadow, plain, and rocky mountain side.
Trail open up to a gorgeous Western view of Hellroaring Creek.
Trail open up to a gorgeous Western view of the Yellowstone River.

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