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Hiking and Backpacking in Yellowstone

Over 1000 miles of trails await you!

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YELLOWSTONE RIVER PICNIC AREA TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011August 31, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead: 1.25 miles  NE of Tower Junction on the road to the NE Entrance Distance: 3.7 miles (5.9 km) roundtrip Level of difficulty: Moderately strenuous   A moderate trail which…

Posted in Day Hikes, Tower-Roosevelt Area

WRAITH FALLS TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011September 3, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead: Pullout ¼ mile east of Lava Creek Picnic area, Mammoth-Tower Road Distance: 1 mile (1 km) round trip Level of Difficulty: Easy This short, easy hike takes only minutes. …

Posted in Day Hikes, Mammoth Area

UPPER GEYSER BASIN TRAILS

Posted on August 14, 2011August 30, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead: Boardwalk in front of Old Faithful Visitor Center Distances: Several miles of trails, including a loop to the east and one to the west Level of Difficulty: Easy Although…

Posted in Day Hikes, Old Faithful Area

STORM POINT TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011September 3, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead: Pullout at Indian Pond, 3 miles east of Fishing Bridge Visitor Center Distance: 2 mile (3 km) loop Level of Difficulty: Easy   If you would like to get…

Posted in Day Hikes, Lake Area

SPECIMEN RIDGE TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011September 2, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead: 2.5 miles east of Tower Junction Distance: 1 to 11 miles one way Level of Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult   This is a moderate trail which takes one to…

Posted in Day Hikes, Tower-Roosevelt Area

SOLFATARA CREEK TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011September 2, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead #1: Loop C in Norris Campground Trailhead #2: approx. 3/4 mile south of Beaver Lake Picnic Area Distance: About 13 miles round trip Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate;…

Posted in Day Hikes, Norris Area

PELICAN CREEK TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011September 2, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead: West end of Pelican Creek Bridge, 1 mile (1.5 km) east of Fishing Bridge Visitor Center Distance: 1 mile (1.5 km) loop Level of Difficulty: Easy This very short…

Posted in Day Hikes, Lake Area

OSPREY FALLS TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011September 2, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead: 5 miles south of Mammoth on the Old Bunsen Peak Road Trail Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km) roundtrip Level of Difficulty: Difficult Whether you start south of Bunsen Peak…

Posted in Day Hikes, Mammoth Area

OBSERVATION POINT TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011September 2, 2021 by siteadmin

OBSERVATION POINT TRAIL Trailhead: Firehole River footbridge behind Old Faithful Geyser Distance: 1.1 mile (1 km) loop Level of Difficulty: Moderate This loop trail gains about 200 feet in elevation…

Posted in Day Hikes, Old Faithful Area

NATURAL BRIDGE TRAIL

Posted on August 14, 2011September 2, 2021 by siteadmin

Trailhead: Bridge Bay Marina parking lot near the campground entrance road Distance: 3 miles (5 km) roundtrip Level of Difficulty: Easy The natural bridge is a 51 feet high cliff…

Posted in Day Hikes, Lake Area

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