Yellowstone National Park opens for spring bicycling
From ExploreBigSky.com
By Jen Clancey
On Tuesday, April 2, bicyclists can bike the 49 miles between Yellowstone’s West Entrance in West Yellowstone and Mammoth Hot Springs. Bicyclists interested in the route can monitor weather on Yellowstone’s website.
The West Entrance to Madison Junction, Madison Junction to Norris Junction, and Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs will all be open. “As conditions allow, bicycles will also be permitted from the East Entrance to the east end of Sylvan Pass (6 miles),” an April 2 Yellowstone National Park press release stated.
Bicycles are prohibited on other park roads until the remaining roads open to the public on Friday, April 19.
Spring road conditions include administrative vehicles, wildlife along roadways and rapidly changing weather. Yellowstone provided rules for spring riding in the park:
- Ride single file and use extreme caution. Expect administrative vehicles such as snowplows, heavy equipment, contractor and employee traffic. Roadway shoulders are narrow, and curves can limit visibility.
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