Hilgard Basin Trail is a 18 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near West Yellowstone, Montana that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Amazing must do ! Didn’t see a soul! Muddy and snowy in some parts brought both chacos and hiking shoes you will cross a few low streams. Tons of streams, lakes and wildflowers. Camped overnight at the second lake in the basin. Absolutely gorgeous! Did rain at night so keep that in mind. Didn’t see any bears but they’re clearly out there so bring your bear spray and food storage!
Did this in mid-September 2016. An awesome moderate hike with stunning campsites & views one you get up to the basin. A great overnight, and would be awesome to spend an extra night doing day hikes out of the basin. We did, however, get a few inches of snow overnight--not that surprising at that time of year.