Antler Peak

Antler Peak is a mountain summit in the Gallatin Range within Yellowstone National Park that rises to approximately 10,000 feet. The peak sits in a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and forest, visible from the Grand Loop Road near Swan Lake Flats where many visitors drive through the park.

The mountain was originally called Bell's Peak before being renamed Antler Peak by the United States Geological Survey in 1885. The name change came about because elk antlers were commonly found scattered across its slopes.

The mountain serves as a research site for geologists studying the volcanic and tectonic formations characteristic of the Yellowstone region.

Visitors can best see this peak from the Grand Loop Road, where several pullouts and scenic stops are located nearby. There is no maintained hiking trail to the summit, but viewing from the road provides good photo opportunities.

The peak's name reflects a wildlife pattern that still happens today, as elk herds move across the slopes each spring looking for fresh vegetation. Visitors can witness this seasonal migration and understand firsthand why the mountain earned its distinctive name.

Location: Wyoming

GPS coordinates: 44.86854,-110.83632

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:29