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Highlights
- Mount Washburn is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
- One of the most popular day hikes in Yellowstone and has an easy fireroad to the summit.
- On the summit is one of three active fire lookout towers in Yellowstone.
Routes
9 climbs • 7.0 mi • 1,365 ft gain • 3 hr 13 min
1 climb • 5.7 mi • 1,474 ft gain • 2 hr 10 min
1 climb • 6.7 mi • 1,295 ft gain • 3 hr 57 min
Latest climbs

"It had a FireTower lookout on top, so why not? Fortunately, we could hang out inside the lower observation section of the tower building waiting out the rainstorm that blew through. It was over in 20 minutes, then the sun came out again. Score!" — SteveM_StickMan • Aug 4, 2024

"This peak was one I was looking forward to for 3 years, so I'm glad I finally climbed it. The trail was basically a long fire road with amazing views down into the valleys. The summit was great, and had amazing views, 2 benchmarks, and a sign. When I went there was only 2 patches of snow left on the north side of the mountain. " — lc444 • Jul 30, 2024

"May 28, 2023. Solid boot pack on the snow. Used microspikes, gaiters, and one pole. Only post holed a couple of times. Near the summit it is a little tricky to get down from the snow bank. I kicked in steps and slid the rest of the way down and kicked in steps on the way back up." — runningvegan • May 28, 2023
"Fair amount of snow still left to hike through. Hit by a fast moving storm with lightning and hail. Had to hunker down off the side of a ridge for about 25 minutes before hitting the summit." — KevinAB • Jun 22, 2014

"This was listed as one of the best day hikes in Yellowstone. My wife said I could not hike it by my self. She came with. The hike did take longer but the company was great. We met people from all over the world. A young man from Great Briton could not believe the natures wonders at Yellowstone. " — glensailsbury • Oct 7, 2010

"Great weather, and beautiful scenery, perfect but dangerous motorcycling roads. Dangerous because of sightseeing and animals, I almost hit a full grown female moose. I can't wait to go back to Yellowstone." — valkyreel • Sep 30, 2010