Golden Gate Canyon, Natural canyon in Yellowstone National Park, US.
The Glen Creek flows north through Golden Gate Canyon, dropping from 7,400 feet at Kingman Pass to 6,000 feet over three miles.
Lieutenant Dan Christie Kingman supervised the first road construction through the canyon between 1884 and 1885, replacing the previous route over Snow Pass.
The canyon received its name from early visitors who noticed the distinctive yellow coloration of the rock formations within the geological structure.
The Grand Loop Road passes through Golden Gate Canyon, connecting Mammoth Hot Springs to southern sections of Yellowstone National Park.
Multiple viaducts have been constructed in the canyon since 1900, with the current structure dating from 1977 to accommodate modern traffic needs.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 44.93670,-110.72300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:44
Mammoth Hot Springs
4 km
Fort Yellowstone
4.7 km
Roosevelt Arch
10.4 km
Electric Peak
11.8 km
Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District
4.9 km
Sheepeater Cliff
5.1 km
North Entrance Road Historic District
6.6 km
Bunsen Peak
1.3 km
Sepulcher Mountain
6.9 km
Orange Mound Spring
3.4 km
Osprey Falls
3.4 km
Clagett Butte
3.2 km
Quadrant Mountain
9.4 km
Terrace Mountain
2.3 km
Antler Peak
11.7 km
Gardner River Bridge
4.2 km
Albright Visitor Center
4.8 km
H.W. Child House
4.4 km
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
4.7 km
Mammoth Chapel
4.5 km
Indian Creek Campground
5.7 km
Mammoth Hot Springs Campground Amphitheater
5.2 km
Mammoth Hot Springs Campground
5 km
Gardner Canyon
9.1 km
Lower Terraces Area
3.8 km
Upper Terraces Area
3.6 km
Opal Terrace
3.3 km
Liberty Cap
4.4 kmReviews
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