Hikers pass through terrain ranging from sagebrush flats to rugged mountain peaks.
Trails vary in length, difficulty and elevation change. Wildlife on the Shoshone includes deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, grizzly and black bears, as well as numerous smaller animals, birds, and cold water fish. A grizzly bear special order is in effect for the Shoshone National Forest. Please check trailhead bulletin boards for possible closures and current information. The Clarks Fork Ranger District includes the Beartooth Loop trail - a designated National Recreation Trail .