Old Faithful Area
- Fairy Falls - 5 to 6 miles - easy
- Mystic Falls - 2.4 miles - moderate
- Lone Star Geyser - 5 miles - easy
Grant Village Area
- Shoshone Lake - 6 miles - moderate
- Lake Overlook - 2 miles - moderate
- Riddle Lake - 5 miles - moderate
Fishing Bridge - Lake Area
- Elephant Back Mountain - 3 miles - moderate/difficult
- Pelican Creek - 1 mile - easy
- Storm Point - 3 miles - easy/moderate
Yellowstone National Park, encompassing 2.2 million acres, is one of America's premier year-round wilderness hiking areas. More than 1,100 miles of hiking trails are available.
Where To Hike:
Old Faithful Area
- Fairy falls - 5 to 6 miles - easy
- Mystic Falls - 2.4 miles - moderate
- Lone Star Geyser - 5 miles - easy
Grant Village Area
- Shoshone Lake - 6 miles - moderate
- Lake Overlook - 2 miles - moderate
- Riddle Lake - 5 miles - moderate
Fishing Bridge - Lake Area
- Elephant Back Mountain - 3 miles - moderate/difficult
- Pelican Creek - 1 mile - easy
- Storm Point - 3 miles - easy/moderate
Canyon Area
- Clear Lake/Ribbon Lake Loop 3 to 6 miles - easy
- Cascade Lake - 5 miles - easy
- Mt. Washburn - 6 miles - somewhat strenuous
Mammoth Hot Springs Area
- Beaver Ponds Loop - 5 miles - easy/moderate
- Bunsen Park - 4 miles - somewhat strenuous
- Wraith falls 1 mile - easy
Tower-Roosevelt Area
- Lost Lake Loop - 4 miles - easy/moderate
- Tower falls - 1 mile - somewhat strenuous
- Yellowstone River Picnic Area - 4 miles - easy
Lamar Valley Area
- Slough Creek (to first meadow) - 4 miles - easy/moderate
- Trout Lake - 1.2 miles - easy
Hire a Guide:
Consider contacting some of the experienced guides and outfitters on this page for added safety and enjoyment of your Yellowstone hiking experience.
Safety Precautions:
Stop at a ranger station or visitor center for information including trail conditions.
Be prepared for rapid weather changes, unexpected changes in trail conditions, and wildlife encounters.
