Bacon Rind Trailhead

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Yellowstone National Park (National Park) · Open Access

7,123 ft
Elevation

The Bacon Rind trail takes off from Yellowstone National Park off Hwy 191 and heads into the Forest in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Monument Mountain Wilderness.

Hikers should be aware of park regulations prior to starting on the trail.

The trail access Monument Mountain and Snowslide Mountain with access to other trail connectors.

Getting there

44.95552, -111.07041 · 44°57'19.9"N 111°4'13.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.54.34.64.84.53.41.81.72.13.54.04.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bacon Rind Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Bacon Rind Trailhead?
No. Bacon Rind Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Bacon Rind Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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