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I'm trying to put together a trip in the GYE for later this year and have looked at a few options, but don't feel 100% comfortable w/ any of them. I thought I'd post here and get some thoughts/suggestions, if anyone has any.
Based on the dates I have available, I'm thinking inside the park would be ideal - I like to avoid hunting activity - but I'm open to other options. My brother and I are 100% committed already, but we may bring along a couple others as well.
A few options I've considered:

Based on the dates I have available, I'm thinking inside the park would be ideal - I like to avoid hunting activity - but I'm open to other options. My brother and I are 100% committed already, but we may bring along a couple others as well.
A few options I've considered:
- Younts Peak and Wall Mountain via Brooks Lake TH (or similar)
- this was my first choice for my late August trip, but opting for a traverse in the Winds instead
- concerned about hunting activity in mid September
- Lamar River/Pelican Valley/Mirror Plateau
- this trip has been on my radar for a long time, but in mid September BMA restrictions make getting from the Wapiti Lake area to a Lamar Valley TH via Mirror Plateau logistically difficult
- I'd be very interested if anyone has an interesting alternative to closing this loop
- Bechler to Shoshone (loop via Pitchstone Plateau)
- seems like a good candidate for the time of year, but prefer a trip more in the style of the previous options
- Gallatin Range Loop
- routes I've looked at are generally shorter; I'd prefer to make full use of my available days, since this is one I could more easily squeeze in another time
- higher elevation increases chances of ending the trip due to weather and could limit options for extending trip via day hikes (like Electric Peak)
- Northern GTNP
- haven't really looked at this seriously, but I've never really gotten out into this area and would potentially be interested
- Elevation/day averaging ~3,500' or less
- Mileage averaging ~15 miles/day, but up to 25 miles on-trail
- Off-trail mileage is obviously much more variable, but I'm comfortable w/ route-finding
- Snow travel should be doable w/ trail runners and lightweight spikes
- Water crossings are not a problem
