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A bicyclist rides past freshly plowed snow along the road between Norris and Canyon Village in this 2012 file photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nB<\/span>icyclists willing to brave the unpredictable elements of spring in Yellowstone National Park can now travel 49 miles of newly plowed park roads from the West Entrance at West Yellowstone, Mont., to Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no bicycle access to Old Faithful or Canyon until the first interior park roads open to public motorized vehicle access on Friday, April 21.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A bicycle trip into Yellowstone this time of year is not to be undertaken lightly. The quickly changing weather can be challenging. Snow and ice may still cover sections of road. Tall snow banks may line roads and pullouts be may be snow packed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bicyclists are required to ride single file and follow all other rules of the road. Cyclists should expect to encounter and yield to snowplows or other motorized vehicles operated by park employees or construction workers traveling in conjunction with park operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bicyclists should be prepared to encounter bears, bison, elk, wolves, and other wildlife at any time. Riders are strongly encouraged to carry bear spray, be prepared to turn around when encountering wildlife on the road, and must stay out of closed areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No services are available along these sections of road. Cell phone coverage throughout the park is sparse and unreliable for communicating emergencies. Riders should plan for self-rescue or repair, and be prepared for severe winter conditions for an extended period of time in the event they experience a mechanical breakdown, injury, or other emergency. More information can be found on the park\u2019s website at\u00a0Spring Bicycling<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cyclists can call 307-344-2109 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays for updated road access information. Yellowstone National Park road information is available 24 hours a day at\u00a0Park Road Updates<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or by calling 307-344-2117.<\/span><\/p>\n

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