Shoshone Lake @ Yellowstone NP

DeLacy Creek as it flows into Shoshone Lake

Shoshone Lake is the largest backcountry lake in Yellowstone.  There are NO roads leading to Shoshone Lake only hiking trails or canoeing up the Lewis River.  By far the easiest access to Shoshone Lake is the DeLacy Creek trail, a mere 8 miles east of Old Faithful.  DeLacy Creek is a wonderful trail through thick forest carpeted with lush, green grass.  You will also hike across open meadows and along the creek covered with lily pads.  It is 3 miles from the trailhead to the lake, but virtually no elevation gain which makes for a very pleasant walk of 6 miles roundtrip.

Lush green grass even at the end of August.

We didn't see any wildlife on our hike, but it felt like moose or elk country.

Relaxing on the shores of Shoshone Lake

Close up of the black obsidian beach

There were still a few wildflowers at the lake.

A sure fire way to escape the crowds in Yellowstone is to take a hike.  I bet 95 percent of those visiting the park never venture more than a few yards from their cars.

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Peaks Bagged

1.  Grandeur Peak ♦♦ 8299 

2.  Reynolds Peak ♦♦ 9422

3.  South Guardsman Pass Peak ♦♦ 10,420

4.  Mount Baldy ♦♦ 11,068

5.  Mount Evergreen ♦♦ 9,840

6.  Mount Tuscarora ♦♦ 10,660

7. Mount Wolverine ♦♦ 10,795

******Miles hiked tally     

beginning March 22, 2013

124.5