Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Full Blog with Photos: hike734.com/trip/sky-rim-trail-via-specimen-creek

Specimen Creek, one of the larger creeks in the northwestern corner of Yellowstone National Park, is a great way to access the incredible Sky Rim Trail. Pair it with the Black Butte Trail and you have an epic day hike with petrified trees, meadows, forest, a sketchy traverse, views, and a great chance to see a wide variety of big game.