Golden Gate Canyon - Yellowstone
by Bill Gallagher
Title
Golden Gate Canyon - Yellowstone
Artist
Bill Gallagher
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Photograph - Photograph
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Golden Gate Canyon - Yellowstone
Golden Gate Canyon in Yellowstone was named for the color of the rocks on the canyon walls. In 1885 the Arny Corp of Engineering constructed a wooden trestle bridge along the side of the canyon on what is now the Grand Loop Road.
This trestle bridge shaved off a half day of travel for visitors leaving Mammoth Hot Springs heading to the Yellowstone Plateau. The old way through Snow Pass was extremely steep and the scene of many carriage breakdowns.
The original wooden trestle bridge has been replaced twice since 1900 with concrete bridge. I just love this area of Yellowstone as you drive north to Mammoth Hot Springs and see the country open up in a wide expanse in front of you. I hope you enjoy it as well.
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November 27th, 2021
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