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Fishing Bridge to West Thumb

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Fishing Bridge to West Thumb

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The Grand Loop Road and the East Entrance Road intersect at Fishing Bridge Junction. The East Entrance Road heads east, eventually leading to the town of Cody, Wyoming. The Grand Loop Road heads to the north on the Canyon to Fishing Bridge section and south to West Thumb Junction, as described below.
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A small parking area for the Elephant Back Trailhead is on the right. This relatively easy two mile hike leads to a viewpoint of Lake Yellowstone.
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The road arrives at the side road to Lake Village. Multiple lodging opportunities, restaurants, stores, and most every visitor service is available.
3.4 Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park
A road on the right heads toward the Bridge Bay Marina and Campground. The Natural Bridge Trailhead is also here, a hike of a little over a mile back to a natural bridge formation. This used to be a drive, so the trail is actually an old road.
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Gull Point Drive is on the left. This short side road follows along the shore of Lake Yellowstone before rejoining the Grand Loop Road further down at the 5.4 mile mark.
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The road passes by the Sand Point Picnic Area.
12.1 Pumice Point in Yellowstone National Park
The road goes by Pumice Point, another viewpoint of Lake Yellowstone/
20.8 West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park
Access to the West Thumb Geyser Basin is on the left. This beautiful thermal area is right on the shore of Lake Yellowstone.
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The road arrives at West Thumb Junction. A left turn enters the South Entrance Road, which leads to the John Rockefeller Memorial Parkway and Grand Teton National Park. Straight ahead is the West Thumb to Old Faithful section.

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