


Conical Bunsen Peak sits just south of Mammoth Hot Springs, offering sweeping panoramic views over the Yellowstone Plateau, lodgepole forests, and distant ranges. The trail delivers layered compositions—wildflowers/aspens in foreground, the peak ridge lines, and wide skies—best at sunrise or sunset for warm side lighting and long shadows. Expect a moderately steep 2–3 hour hike; trailhead parking is near Mammoth (Yellowstone park entry required). Snow can linger into late spring; weekdays and/or



Conical Bunsen Peak sits just south of Mammoth Hot Springs, offering sweeping panoramic views over the Yellowstone Plateau, lodgepole forests, and distant ranges. The trail delivers layered compositions—wildflowers/aspens in foreground, the peak ridge lines, and wide skies—best at sunrise or sunset for warm side lighting and long shadows. Expect a moderately steep 2–3 hour hike; trailhead parking is near Mammoth (Yellowstone park entry required). Snow can linger into late spring; weekdays and/or