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Two Top Mountain and Meadow Creek Loop
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Highway 20 North East of Island Park Village
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Island Park, ID
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(208) 624-7266
Call for trail conditions
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Level across Flats
Easy climb on groomed trail
Steep & rough near top
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December 1 - March 31
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Two Top Mountain is one of the most popular destination spots for snowmobilers coming to Island Park. There is good reason for this reputation. First, it is easily accessible from Island Park Village, the cabin at Henry's Lake, and from West Yellowstone. Second, the trail is well groomed and suitable for even the novice snowmobiler. The exception is the very last part of the trail at the top that is step and a bit rough because of the large snow drifts across the mountain. Yet, the trail is usually well packed so it is not too difficult to negotiate. Third, the winds sculpt the snow in and around the few but hardy trees. Very little imagination is required to conjure up an army of goblins. Finally, the panoramas from the top is incredible. To the south are the Tetons. To the West are Island park, Sawtell peak, and the Centennial mountains. To the North is Henry's Lake and Lions Head. To the East is West Yellowstone and the Park.
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A great place to start your journey to Two Top is from Island Park Village. Island Park Village is located on Highway 20, north of Ashton, Last Chance, Ponds Lodge, and Mack's Inn and south of Henry's lake and West Yellowstone, Montana. Here you will find all the services you need including fuel, machine and equipment rentals, convenience store, and overnight accommodations. These facilities are open all year round.
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The trail from Island Park village heads north over Henry's Lake Flats. You can approach from the south or go to the North and then come back to the south. The trail will head through the forest following either roads or an old rail road bed. As you get near the top the trail is very open. Only as you near the top will the trail become steep and rough. It is not safe to travel all the way to the top because of the condition of the snow. Yet you will get high enough to get some great views of the area. Stay on the trails because there are some cornices and unstable snow.
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IMAGE GALLERY, (Click for Enlargement)
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