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South Entrance
The entrance sign welcomes you to Yellowstone National Park.
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Entrance Station
The road passes through the entrance station here. The park entrance fee must be paid or a valid pass shown.
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Snake River Picnic Area
The road passes by the Snake River Picnic Area.
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Moose Falls
The road passes by a small parking area for Moose Falls. A short walk leads to a good view of this 30 foot waterfall on Crawfish Creek.
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Pitchstone Trailhead
A very small parking area for the Pitchstone Trailhead is on the left. This is a starting point for long hikes into an extremely remote and wild area of the park.
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Lewis Falls
The road goes by a small parking area for Lewis Falls. There is a good roadside view of this 30 foot waterfall on the Lewis River.
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Lewis Lake Campground
On the left is the side road to the Lewis Lake Campground, as well as a boat dock and picnic area.
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Heart Lake Trailhead
The road passes by the parking area for the Heart Lake Trailhead. This is a long hike, usually done as an overnight trip, to the enormous 2,160 acre Heart Lake. Thermal features can also be seen along the way.
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Riddle Lake Trailhead
The road goes by the parking area for the Riddle Lake Trailhead. This is an easy hike of a little over two miles to 274 acre Riddle Lake. This area is frequently closed for bear management.
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Continental Divide
The road crosses the Continental Divide at an elevation of 7,988 feet.
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Grant Village
To the right is the side road to Grant Village. Most services are available here, including lodging, camping, dining, and a service station.
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West Thumb Junction
The road arrives at West Thumb Junction. A left turn joins the Grand Loop Road on the West Thumb to Old Faithful section. A right turn enters the Fishing Bridge to West Thumb section.
