Mount Norris, Mountain summit in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States.
Mount Norris rises to an elevation of 9,842 feet within the Absaroka Range, featuring steep slopes and volcanic rock formations throughout its terrain.
Philetus Norris, the second superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, climbed this mountain with guide Collins Jack Baronette in 1875, leading to its current name.
The mountain holds significance for geological research, containing numerous examples of petrified wood and mineral deposits from ancient volcanic activity.
Visitors need to purchase a Yellowstone National Park entrance pass and should begin their ascent from the Lamar River Trailhead, following a 7-mile route.
The mountain's location provides regular sightings of large mammals including wolves, bison herds, and bighorn sheep in their natural environment.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 44.87438,-110.09463
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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