Howard Eaton Trail (Canyon Area)

Choose your destination on this trail that passes by four lakes, forest, meadow, and marsh: Cascade Lake (2.6 mi / 4.2 km), Grebe Lake (4.5 mi / 7.3 km), Wolf Lake (6.3 mi / 10.1 km), or Ice Lake (10.7 mi / 17.5 km).

Safety notes: The trail can be wet and muddy through July with many biting insects. All distances provided are one-way.

Trailheads: Pullout ¼-mile (0.4 km) west of Canyon Junction on the Norris–Canyon Road.

Details

Duration

5-6 Hours

This is a 10.7-mile (17.1-kilometer) one-way, through trail that begins and ends at different trailheads. Plan for a pick-up, leave a vehicle at the end, or be prepared to return back to your starting trailhead.

Activity

Hiking

Easy hike

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Canyon Village

This trail is in the central part of the park, with the trailhead west of Canyon Village, though portions of the trail can be reached via numerous trailheads north and west of Canyon Village.

Reservations

No

Season

Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Any Time

Ice Lake is one of many lakes seen along this part of the Howard Eaton Trail.

NPS/Robert G. Johnsson

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