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Prominent volcanic peak with a historic fire lookout at its summit, reached by trail and offering sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding caldera and mountain ranges.
General Information
Chittenden Road to Mount Washburn: 5.6 mile roundtrip
Chittenden Road to Mount Washburn: 1,482 feet
Chittenden Road Trailhead
Mount Washburn, elevation 10,243 feet (3,122 m), is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone. The peak was named in 1870 to honor Henry D. Washburn, leader of the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition. The Washburn Range is one of two mountains ranges completely within the boundaries of Yellowstone.
Views from the summit include much of the northern section of Yellowstone National Park and on clear days, the Teton Range is also visible. The mountain trails are some of the most frequented in the park, so summer hikes can be crowded. With an altitude gain of 1,393 feet (424 m) in 3 miles (4.8 km), the hike from Dunraven Pass to the summit is moderate. Another trail that climbs 1,491 feet (454 m) in only 2.25 miles (3.6 km) starts from the Chittenden parking area.
One of three active fire lookout towers in Yellowstone is located on the summit. There is a small visitor center and restrooms on the first floor, an observation deck on the second, and a ranger's residence on the top floor (closed to the public).
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