Bird Watching#Hiking#Nature#Outdoor Activity#Photography#Sightseeing#Wildlife ViewingNational Park Traildbo2026-04-25T17:03:05Lava Creek is located in the Mammoth Area of Yellowstone National Park.Lava Creek is located in the Mammoth Area of Yellowstone National Park.44.94068615380622-110.63246039991452Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National ParkWYPO Box 16882190Distance, one-way: 3.5 miles Estimated time: 3-4 hours Difficulty: moderately strenuous Trailhead: Across the road from the Lava Creek picnic area on Mammoth-Tower Road Trail Ends: Near the Mammoth Campground Follow Lava Creek downstream past Undine Falls (60 feet), descending gradually. Lava Creek meets the Gardner River further downstream. The trail crosses the river on a footbridge to a final steep climb out, ending near the Mammoth Campground.307-344-7381Yellowstone National Park186981|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|Y#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|Y#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com|Mammoth Area: Lava Creek TrailYELLOWSTONEYellowstoneNational Park Trailhttp://www.nps.gov/yell