Druid Peak, Mountain summit in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US.
Description
Druid Peak rises to about 9,577 feet within the Absaroka Range and displays distinctive rocky outcrops along its eastern face. The summit towers over the nearby Lamar Valley and commands a prominent presence in this mountain landscape.
History
The peak originally carried different names: Soda Hill in 1878, then Mount Longfellow in 1880, before receiving its current name in 1885. These name changes reflect the evolving geography and naming of the region as Yellowstone developed.
Culture
The mountain holds meaning for those interested in wildlife restoration, as it was where one of Yellowstone's first wolf groups was released in 1996. Visitors who hike here can connect with this significant moment in the park's modern history.
Practical
Access requires driving about 17 miles from the Northeast Entrance and then hiking over mostly unmarked terrain. The route is demanding and requires good navigation skills, so visitors should be comfortable with map reading and rough ground.
Did you know?
Rose Creek originates on the mountain's northern slope and served as a key release site for wolves that reshaped the park's ecosystems. This small drainage basin connects directly to a turning point in modern American conservation history.
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