Purple Mountain Trail, located near Madison Campground, offers a moderate six mile hike that ascends through intermittent burned lodgepole pine forest and ends with a nice view of the Firehole Valley and lower Gibbon Valley; some views of the Madison Junction area are also visible. Close to Madison Campground.

Directions: From Madison Junction, Travel a 1/4 mile north on the Madison-Norris road, limited parking.

Elevation: 6,9000 feet

Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet

Distance: 6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

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