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Grizzly Bear sightings in Yellowstone
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Where Grizzly Bear has been reported, from 713 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none. Locations are adjusted to protect the animals, so the pattern is approximate.
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When to look
| Hour | Share of busiest hour |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1% |
| 1 AM | 1% |
| 2 AM | 1% |
| 3 AM | 2% |
| 4 AM | 8% |
| 5 AM | 84% |
| 6 AM | 100% |
| 7 AM | 95% |
| 8 AM | 74% |
| 9 AM | 58% |
| 10 AM | 42% |
| 11 AM | 32% |
| Noon | 26% |
| 1 PM | 21% |
| 2 PM | 21% |
| 3 PM | 26% |
| 4 PM | 37% |
| 5 PM | 53% |
| 6 PM | 79% |
| 7 PM | 95% |
| 8 PM | 100% |
| 9 PM | 89% |
| 10 PM | 21% |
| 11 PM | 5% |
One more story about Grizzly Bear in the app
- Look Beyond a Bear’s Color
Where to look
Yellowstone spots that mention Grizzly Bear
Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about Grizzly Bear. A good start, never a guarantee.
Places
SightGrizzly & Wolf Discovery CenterMeet grizzlies, wolves and otters, then hear why they live here.
SightMud VolcanoBubbling mud, sulfur air, and Dragon’s Mouth share a short loop.
SightMount Washburn Summit and Fire LookoutClimb high for Yellowstone views and a working fire lookout.
Visitor centerGrant Visitor CenterPark services and a lake view make this a useful southern stop.
CampgroundFishing Bridge RV ParkYellowstone’s only full-hookup campground; tents aren’t allowed.
Picnic areaCascade Lake Picnic AreaA picnic-table stop beside the Cascade Lake trailhead.Trails
ChallengingDunraven Pass–Mount Washburn Trail7 mi · 4.5 hrA high climb to a working lookout and wide Yellowstone views.
ModerateChittenden Road–Mount Washburn Trail5.8 mi · 4 hrA steady climb to Yellowstone’s working fire lookout.
ChallengingAvalanche Peak Trail4.4 mi · 3.5 hrA steep 2,100-foot climb to a narrow alpine summit ridge.
ModerateBunsen Peak Trail4.6 mi · 2.5 hrSwitchbacks climb to a broad view over Swan Lake Flats.
ModerateTrout Lake Trail1.2 mi · 1.5 hrA steep climb leads to a still lake beneath rugged peaks.
EasyMud Volcano Trail0.6 mi · 1.5 hrA compact boardwalk loop through bubbling Yellowstone mudpots.
ModerateBeaver Ponds Trail5.8 mi · 3.5 hrPonds and open meadows in bear country above Mammoth.
ChallengingSeven Mile Hole Trail10 mi · 6.5 hrSilver Cord Cascade first, then the steep drop to the river.
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