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Wildlife Watching along the Blacktail Plateau Drive

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On the main Yellowstone National Park road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower-Roosevelt take a detour down an unpaved road called Blacktail Plateau Drive. The road is one way eastbound and begins a few miles after Udine Falls.

Blacktail Deer Plateau is rich with wildlife, including pronghorn antelope, mule deer, elk and bison. In the summer, we saw several bison just a few feet from the Blacktail Plateau Drive. In the autumn, aspen trees turn bright gold, making this area particularly beautiful.

The road is unpaved and steep in certain areas, so you won't be able to drive faster than a few miles per hour. If wildlife is on or near the road, you will have to come to a stop to not disturb the animals and enjoy the view. Expect to take about 45 minutes to an hour to complete the drive.

After the Blacktail Plateau Drive, visit the Petrified Tree just down the main road towards Tower-Roosevelt.


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