All Yellowstone trails
167 trails
1Old Faithful to Morning Glory Pool TrailA level geyser walk ends at a spring changed by its visitors.
2Grand Prismatic Overlook TrailA short climb to see Grand Prismatic from above
3Dunraven Pass–Mount Washburn TrailA high climb to a working lookout and wide Yellowstone views.
4Midway Geyser Basin TrailA compact boardwalk loop to a giant spring and a blue crater.
5Brink of the Lower Falls TrailA close Lower Falls view after a steep, stepped descent.
6Fairy Falls TrailAn easy forest walk to a 200-foot waterfall.
7North Rim TrailConnect the North Rim's waterfalls and canyon overlooks on foot.
8South Rim TrailUpper and Lower Falls, with canyon views between them
9West Thumb Geyser Basin TrailA short lakeside boardwalk through vivid hot springs and geysers.
10Mammoth Hot Springs Lower Terraces TrailWalk boardwalks past colorful travertine shelves that keep rebuilding.
11Porcelain Basin TrailLoop past steaming geysers and vivid runoff in a pale basin.
12Back Basin TrailA wooded thermal loop with geysers scattered through the pines.
13Chittenden Road–Mount Washburn TrailA steady climb to Yellowstone’s working fire lookout.
14Geyser Hill Loop TrailCompact boardwalk loop past geysers, vivid springs, and steaming runoff.
15Avalanche Peak TrailA steep 2,100-foot climb to a narrow alpine summit ridge.
16Fountain Paint Pot TrailMud bubbles, geysers and steam, packed into one short loop.
17Lone Star Geyser TrailEasy Firehole River walk to a geyser with roughly three-hour eruptions.
18Bunsen Peak TrailSwitchbacks climb to a broad view over Swan Lake Flats.
19Storm Point TrailA short loop from Indian Pond to a wind-swept Yellowstone Lake point.
20Trout Lake TrailA steep climb leads to a still lake beneath rugged peaks.
21Mystic Falls TrailA creekside forest walk to a 70-foot waterfall.
22Artists Paintpots TrailA short loop past bubbling mud and a steep climb.
23Clear Lake–Ribbon Lake Loop TrailThermal ground, two lakes, and a canyon rim return.
24Observation Point–Solitary Geyser LoopA short climb trades switchbacks for Old Faithful from above.
25Mud Volcano TrailA compact boardwalk loop through bubbling Yellowstone mudpots.
26Beaver Ponds TrailPonds and open meadows in bear country above Mammoth.
27Red Rock Points TrailSteep stairs bring you close to Lower Falls.
28Elephant Back Mountain TrailA steady forest climb to a broad Yellowstone Lake view.
29Mammoth Hot Springs Upper Terrace Boardwalk TrailSee changing hot spring colors from the upper boardwalk.
30Brink of the Upper Falls TrailA short, stair-stepped walk to Yellowstone's 109-foot Upper Falls.
31Slough Creek TrailClimb an old wagon road, then follow the creek into open meadows.
32Yellowstone River Picnic Area TrailA steep climb opens a view into the Yellowstone Narrows.
33Seven Mile Hole TrailSilver Cord Cascade first, then the steep drop to the river.
34Observation Peak TrailMeadows and a lake lead to a fire lookout above the valley.
35Lost Lake TrailA 2.8-mile loop pairs Lost Lake with sagebrush meadow views.
36DeLacy Creek TrailEasy meadows lead to remote Shoshone Lake.
37Union Falls TrailA long backcountry walk to Yellowstone’s second-tallest waterfall.
38Sky Rim Loop TrailA rare high ridge, earned over a long exposed Yellowstone loop.
39Natural Bridge TrailA gentle forest walk to a rhyolite arch above Bridge Creek.
40Dunanda Falls TrailA long, mostly level hike to a 110-foot waterfall.
41Terraced Falls TrailSix waterfall tiers make this quiet backcountry walk worthwhile.
42Black Sand Basin TrailShort boardwalk spurs past colorful hot springs and geysers.
43Artist Point–Point Sublime TrailThe canyon views begin before you reach Point Sublime.
44Sepulcher Mountain TrailA strenuous loop earns wide views over Gardiner Basin.
45Heart Lake TrailA long day reaches a lake below Mount Sheridan.
46Sentinel Meadows & Queen’s Laundry TrailA meadow walk to Queen’s Laundry and its 1881 bathhouse
47Garnet Hill Loop TrailA stagecoach road leads into Elk Creek canyon and river views.
48Biscuit Basin TrailA short boardwalk loop through Yellowstone's blue pools and geysers.
49Pelican Creek Nature TrailA short forest loop opens onto Pelican Creek and Yellowstone Lake.
50Grebe Lake TrailA long, gentle fire road walk to a lakeside turnaround.
51Cascade Lake TrailFollow open meadows to a lake edged with lily pads.
52Hellroaring Creek TrailA bridge and creek confluence reward a steep climb back out.
53Lamar River TrailA 33-mile out-and-back along Lamar River to Cold Creek.
54Pelican Valley TrailCross open meadows to a creekside overlook in prime grizzly country.
55Purple Mountain TrailEleven switchbacks climb to views over the Gibbon and Madison valleys.
56Bechler River TrailA remote river traverse threads meadows, waterfalls, and thermal ground.
57Tower Fall TrailA short switchback descent adds a riverbank below the falls.
58Mount Holmes TrailA full-day climb from Winter Creek meadows to a 10,336-foot summit.
59Lewis River Channel/Dogshead TrailTwo lakes and a river channel, with little climbing.
60Bechler Falls TrailA forested river walk threads cascades to a low waterfall.61Colonnade Falls TrailA long, nearly level route to a two-tier backcountry waterfall.
62Blacktail Deer Creek to Yellowstone River TrailGrassy hills lead down to a river bridge, then back up.
63Boiling River TrailA level riverside path ends at the Gardner's geothermal inflow.64Clear Lake TrailA gentle short walk to a bubbling, spring-fed lake.
65Bighorn Pass TrailCross the Gallatins from willow creeks to an open pass.
66Fawn Pass TrailA 21-mile crossing over Fawn Pass into the Gallatin Range.
67Yellowstone Lake Overlook TrailClimb to a broad lake-and-Absaroka view above West Thumb
68Mallard Lake TrailPipeline Hot Springs and a Firehole crossing lead to Mallard Lake.
69Imperial Geyser TrailA forest walk to a 200-foot waterfall and two active geysers.
70Lava Creek TrailA creek canyon leads to a 60-foot waterfall and river junction.
71Wraith Falls TrailA short meadow walk ends at a 79-foot waterfall viewpoint.
72Specimen Ridge Trail17.7-mile one-way ridge traverse over Amethyst Mountain.
73Beula Lake TrailA ridge-top reservoir view before the trail drops to Beula Lake.
74Riddle Lake TrailA mostly level walk to lily pads and Mount Sheridan views.
75Ice Lake TrailA short forest walk to the western edge of Ice Lake.
76Two Ribbons TrailAn easy river loop with a close look at postfire recovery.
77Harlequin Lake TrailA quick walk through young pines to a quiet lake.
78Wolf Lake TrailA short waterfall walk through Yellowstone's forest and wet meadows.
79Duck Lake TrailA short climb opens views over Duck Lake and the 1988 burn.
80Thorofare TrailA 33-mile one-way trek from lake shore into remote river country.
81Sportsman Lake TrailA long Gallatin crossing past a remote lake and over a pass.
82Black Butte TrailA creekside climb rises through meadows to the Sky Rim.
83Specimen Creek TrailA full day along Specimen Creek, ending at Shelf Lake.
84Monument Geyser Basin TrailA steep climb from the Gibbon River to a pale thermal basin.
85Grizzly Lake TrailA creek bridge, steep fire-scarred climb, and lake between ridges.
86Fern Cascade Loop TrailA short woods loop slips down to a hidden cascade.
87Agate Creek TrailA long descent to a remote stretch of the Yellowstone River.
88Howard Eaton Trail: Old Faithful to Lone Star GeyserBurned hill, spruce-fir forest, and a geyser at the end.
89Pebble Creek TrailA strenuous traverse through Yellowstone’s high Pebble Creek valley.
90Mount Sheridan TrailHeart Lake and the Tetons spread out below this remote summit.
91Shoshone Geyser Basin TrailMore than 80 geysers, with no boardwalks and a long hike in.
92Crescent Lake–High Lake TrailA 21.7-mile loop to two alpine lakes and a high ridge.
93Trilobite Lake TrailA long climb to a quiet lake beneath Mount Holmes.
94Rescue Creek TrailA Northern Range crossing through meadows, forest and sagebrush.
95Mary Mountain–Nez Perce TrailA full-day traverse from Hayden Valley to Nez Perce Creek.
96Dailey Creek TrailLong meadows lead to a high pass with a view both ways.
97Terrace Spring TrailA short boardwalk loop to Yellowstone’s small thermal area.
98Mallard Creek TrailBurned woods, rocky climbs, and a high outcrop above Mallard Lake.
99Bacon Rind TrailA creekside meadow leads to a long climb and alpine views.100Howard Eaton Trail: Canyon to Ice LakeA long one-way traverse past four lakes, meadow, and marsh.
101Bunsen Peak Road TrailA level old road turns into a steep canyon descent.
102Lost Creek Falls TrailA short creekside climb to a waterfall behind Roosevelt Lodge.
103Turbid Lake TrailA long old road walk through forest to Turbid Lake.
104Bechler Meadows TrailA creek crossing opens onto Tetons views and wildflower meadows.
105Boundary Creek TrailA remote crossing through open meadows and several waterfalls.
106Wapiti Lake TrailA 30.6-mile backcountry round trip to camps near Wapiti Lake.
107Divide TrailA 3.4-mile out-and-back to a former fire lookout site.
108Gneiss Creek TrailA 13.9-mile one-way walk through Yellowstone’s open creek valleys.
109Bliss Pass TrailA 20.5-mile pass traverse links Slough and Pebble Creek valleys.
110Mount Washburn Spur TrailFrom canyon rim to Washburn Hot Springs and a 10,219-foot summit.
111Riverside Ski TrailTwo loops, a forest approach, and open Madison River meadows.
112Howard Eaton Trail: Fishing Bridge to CanyonA long river-side traverse opens into Hayden Valley meadows.
113Summit Lake TrailA long CDT walk to an alpine lake and backcountry hot springs.
114Clagett Butte–Snow Pass LoopA steep Mammoth loop linking Clagett Butte and Snow Pass.
115Pitchstone Plateau TrailA long point-to-point hike over Yellowstone’s young lava plateau.
116Wrangler Lake TrailCreek crossings lead through Hayden Valley to a backcountry lake.
117Cascade Creek TrailAn easy creek-and-meadow walk to the Cascade Lake Trail junction.
118Solfatara Creek TrailA long thermal creek walk through forest, meadows, and hot springs
119Snow Pass TrailA steep, forested climb to a 7,450-foot pass.
120Continental Divide Trail: Yellowstone SectionA 70-mile CDT traverse through remote backcountry.
121Spring Creek TrailAn old stagecoach road follows the creek to the Firehole.
122Buffalo Plateau TrailCross the river, climb through sagebrush to two wide valleys.
123Howard Eaton Trail: Glen Creek to Mammoth Hot SpringsDownhill through the Hoodoos into Mammoth’s old spring terraces.
124Cygnet Lakes TrailAn exposed lodgepole walk reaches a marshy meadow with waterfowl.
125Robinson Creek TrailA Bechler backcountry route with Robinson Lake as a shorter turnaround.
126Mountain Ash Creek TrailA historic wagon road and an unbridged Falls River ford
127Yellowstone River TrailBasalt narrows, river bends, and a long backcountry crossing.
128Sour Creek TrailMeadows, steam vents and creek crossings in Sour Creek country
129Fan Creek TrailMeadows and creek bends make this long backcountry walk worthwhile.
130North Shore Shoshone Lake TrailA remote one-way walk from lake beach into lodgepole forest.
131South Shore Shoshone Lake TrailA remote traverse with two cold fords and a brief lake view.
132Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike TrailA mellow old railbed with Electric Peak in view.
133Cache Creek TrailA long, strenuous push from Lamar Valley into high backcountry.
134Pocket Lake TrailA steep forest trail reaches a small backcountry lake.
135Tower Creek TrailCreekside meadows and old burn, with a ford at the start.
136Roosevelt Lodge–Tower Fall TrailA steep climb opens to Tower Fall and Yellowstone River views.137Fairy Creek TrailA long backcountry traverse from geyser views to Imperial Geyser.
138Coyote Creek TrailA long meadow climb to a remote northern boundary.
139Buffalo Fork TrailA remote creek ford opens into sage slopes and burned forest.
140Fountain Freight Road TrailA level old-road walk past hot springs, river, meadows, and a lake.
141Heart River TrailA remote river corridor with several unbridged fords.
142Two Ocean Plateau TrailA remote 11.7-mile traverse through Yellowstone’s Two Ocean Plateau.
143Glen Creek TrailA long walk through sagebrush flats beneath Electric Peak.
144Eagle Pass–Mountain Creek TrailA steep first mile, then a long descent to the Thorofare.
145Hoodoo Basin TrailA high, remote traverse through a basin of hoodoo spires.
146Thunderer Cutoff TrailA lonely climb to Chaw Pass and the Cache Creek backcountry.
147Pelican Cone TrailA long backcountry walk to a rare summit fire lookout.
148Bootjack Gap TrailA high-country climb to a remote pass on Yellowstone’s eastern edge.
149Canoe Lake TrailA small lake rewards a steep climb through remote high country.
150North Fork Trail to Scout PoolA brief Scout Pool detour on the long Union Falls hike.
151Frost Creek TrailA high meadow opens to a wide view over Lamar Valley.
152Pelican Creek TrailA remote creekside walk through Yellowstone meadow country.
153Snake River Canyon TrailAn easy river-valley connector in Yellowstone's remote backcountry.
154South Boundary Trail: South Entrance–HarebellFollow the Snake River to a remote, 1915 patrol cabin.
155South Boundary Trail: Harebell–Fox CreekEleven remote miles between a patrol cabin and the Snake River.
156South Boundary Trail: Lynx CreekA long backcountry traverse across Thorofare country and Lynx Creek.
157Fox Creek TrailA remote backcountry traverse with no road access to its start.
158Blacktail Ponds Spur TrailEasy 2.2-mile connector between Blacktail Deer Creek and Lava Creek trails.
159Trail Creek TrailA long backcountry link from Heart Lake to the Thorofare.
160Fern Lake TrailA remote 3.7-mile connector between two backcountry trails.
161Mist Creek TrailBear country, a high pass, then a long descent to the Lamar.
162Astringent Creek TrailA remote nine-mile connector between Pelican Valley and Wapiti trails.
163Mist Lake TrailA half-mile out-and-back makes a compact detour on a remote trek.
164Three Senses Nature TrailA quick boardwalk stop beside Artesia Geyser
165Hawk’s Lake TrailA remote half-mile connector between Hawks Rest and Thorofare Trail.
166Crevice Creek TrailA steep backcountry spur with broad views above Crevice Creek.
167Forces of the Northern Range Self-guided TrailEleven exhibit stops on an easy half-mile boardwalk walk.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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