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South Entrance Offers a Dramatic Way into Yellowstone National Park

Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.

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The South Entrance is located at an elevation of 6,886 feet (2,099 m). Upon entering Yellowstone, visitors are greeted by dramatic vistas along the Lewis River canyon and the Pitchstone Plateau.

The road from the South Entrance to West Thumb passes by Lewis Falls and Lewis Lake, offering scenic views along the way. To safely enjoy the views, take advantage of the scenic turnouts along the way. In the summer traffic often comes to a stop as drivers stop in the middle of the road to observe park wildlife: elk, moose and bison.

The 22-mile road from South Entrance to Grant Village and West Thumb leads to the spectacular West Thumb Geyser Basin.