Gas Vent
Gas Vent, the third point on the record by that name, is a backcountry point in Yellowstone, more than six miles off the Norris-Canyon Road, Gallatin County, Wyoming. Labeled hot, no measured temperature. No water sample, no photo either. Something like nine miles lies between it and West Yellowstone, the nearest town on file. National Park Service land with open public access, though getting there means a backcountry trip.
Backcountry the whole way. The nearest road, Norris-Canyon, sits 6.5 miles off, and nothing anywhere says how a person would cover that distance. Elevation runs around 8,200 feet. Snowfall comes in near a hundred and forty five inches a year, with the yearly average temperature down in the low thirties. This is Park Service land.
There is no best-months entry on the record, and the snow total makes winter a poor bet. The park's backcountry rules apply. Indian Creek Campground is about twenty miles away, the closest on file. Temperature is unmeasured, so treat the vent as dangerous until proven otherwise, and do not plan a soak around it.
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Overview Located about eight miles (13 km) south of Mammoth Hot Springs on the road to Norris, Indian Creek Campground—elevation 7,300 feet (2225 m)—sits near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The area offers easy access to fishing and hiking. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter, more primitive, experience than many other locations. For reservations at the campgrounds managed by Yellowstone National Park Lodges (Fi...
At 8,205 feet, Gas Vent is in high-altitude territory where the air is noticeably thinner. Soaking in hot water accelerates dehydration and can amplify altitude effects like headache and fatigue. UV radiation is roughly 33% stronger here. Wear sunscreen even on overcast days and take breaks from the water to rehydrate.
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Gas Vent requires a hike to reach, so pack light but prepared. Cold air temperatures make a changing robe or warm layers essential.
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