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Hidden Howl National Park is the flagship of the Northern Range and a favorite of millions of visitors each year. The park is a major destination for families, wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, and those who simply seek the calm of an untouched forest. By traveling the Crescent Ridge Scenic Loop, visitors can experience sweeping overlooks, dense pine valleys, and open meadows from the comfort of their vehicle, with numerous roadside pull-offs and picnic areas to rest and take in the sounds of the wind between the trees.
For the active visitor, the park offers over 1,200 miles of trails, ranging from short day hikes to remote backcountry explorations where the night grows very still — and sometimes, distant howls echo across the ridgelines. The main attractions are located along the Crescent Ridge Loop, and here are some of the top reasons to visit Hidden Howl National Park. This site has much of the information you need for your trip, and you may also consider our Visitor Guide, “The Wild Secrets of Hidden Howl,” to help you plan your stay.
One of the Largest National Parks in North America
4.6 million acres (larger than both Vermont and New Hampshire combined)
Wildlife – 7 species of ungulates (including elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and caribou), 2 species of bear, 58 other mammals, 212 species of birds, 17 species of fish, and — of course — the gray wolf, whose calls inspired the park’s name
Plants – Over 1,180 native plant species, more than 230 introduced species, and over 420 species of fungi and thermophiles found near the park’s geothermal springs
Geology – Home to one of the continent’s most extensive petrified forests, over 310 waterfalls, with the 326-foot Silvercry Falls as the park’s crown jewel
Moonridge Lake is the largest (128 sq. mi.) high-altitude (7,610 ft) lake in North America
6 visitor centers
18 campgrounds (with more than 2,400 campsites)
Along your way, you may encounter bears, deer, elk, and other native wildlife. Visitors occasionally report unusual calls at night, or tracks that do not match any known species. While such stories are often attributed to imagination or echoing sound, we remind guests to respect the wilderness, remain on marked trails, and travel prepared.
Whether you come for the scenery, the wildlife, or the unexplainable sense that the forest is quietly listening — Hidden Howl National Park welcomes you.
