Park County, Wyoming

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Park County

  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Hike Bunsen Peak

    5.0
    4.24 mi / 1286 ft gain
    From Mammoth Hot Springs drive south of US-89 approximately 4.8 miles towards Norris Junction. The trailhead is on the left as you exit Golden Gate Canyon. After about 100 yards on the trail, take the left fork and from there on the trail is well marked out to the top. Sunset and Sunrise are grea...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Drive The Firehole Lake Loop

    5.0
    Firehole Lake Drive is a 2 mile one way road, near the Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. This is one of the hidden gems in Yosemite where you'll find solitude and quietness. You may see a few people here on a busy day, but you can often find yourself alone.While driving around the ...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Yellowstone Natural Bridge Trail

    5.0
    3.08 mi / 259 ft gain
    Yellowstone Natural Bridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Explore Midway Geyser Basin

    4.9
    0.83 mi / 105 ft gain
    If you have ever seen images of Yellowstone besides Old Faithful, this is it. The Midway Geyser Basin is one of the most colorful and steamy hot spring basins in the world. The best way to get the view is from above. Getting here is really easy: head south toward Old Faithful on the southwestern...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Fairy Falls

    5.0
    5.03 mi / 308 ft gain
    Fairy Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Lost Creek Falls

    0.46 mi / 331 ft gain
    This 1 mile hike begins behind the Roosevelt Lodge in the Tower-Roosevelt area of Yellowstone. There is plenty of parking in the area. After you park your car start heading behind the gift shop. Once you find the trail, hike about a tenth of a mile to a bulletin board. The trail here splits in tw...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook via Fair Falls Trail

    4.9
    1.59 mi / 171 ft gain
    Grand Prismatic Spring is Yellowstone's largest hot spring and is the third largest spring in the world. Stretching over 350 feet, it is a gargantuan pool of steaming hot and colorful water that cannot be missed while visiting the world's first national park. However, due to its size, it is impos...
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  • Beaver Ponds Trail, Wyoming

    Hike Beaver Ponds Loop

    5.0
    5.65 mi / 7188 ft gain
    Beaver Ponds Loop offers a perfect day hike in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park. How to get there: The trailhead for Beaver Ponds is located just north of the Mammoth Hot Springs thermal area on Grand Loop Road. Although there is no designated parking lot for Beaver Po...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Mammoth Hot Springs

    4.8
    4.04 mi / 633 ft gain
    These natural hot springs are crazy cool and very rare, which makes for an unforgettable trip. The hot springs are located right off of highway 89. With easy parking, restrooms and a town less than half a mile up the road this location is very convenient. The area provides boardwalks which makes ...
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  • Park County, Wyoming

    Storm Point

    2.5 mi / 180 ft gain
    This short 2.5-mile loop hike on the Storm Point Trail begins right in front of Indian Pond on the East Entrance Road of Yellowstone National Park. You can park your car at the pull-out area, and you will see a sign identifying the trailhead. One of the coolest things about this trail is the diff...
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  • Park County, Wyoming

    Boiling River Hot Springs (Closed)

    3.9
    1.27 mi / 95 ft gain
    The hot springs are closed and swimming is not permitted due to the impacts of the flooding in 2022. Learn more at NPS.Gov. Soak in amazing natural hot springs and experience the wildlife of Yellowstone up-close at the Boiling River Hot Springs. It's only a quick 1.25 mile roundtrip hike to the ...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Mystic Falls - Geyser Basin Loop

    8.9 mi / 919 ft gain
    Mystic Falls - Geyser Basin Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Mystic Falls Loop

    5.0
    3.5 mi / 551 ft gain
    Mystic Falls is located in the Biscuit Basin area of Yellowstone National Park. Biscuit Basin’s parking lot is approximately 2 miles north of Old Faithful along Grand Loop Road. Start your hike along the Biscuit Basin boardwalk. The boardwalk provides access to several thermal features includin...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Drive the Grand Loop in Yellowstone NP

    4.7
    Many people who live an active our outdoor lifestyle have been to many places to climb, hike, camp, etc. Yellowstone National Park needs to be on every single persons bucket list. Sometimes you need to do the tourist thing and see the iconic sites for yourself. Yellowstone is massive and would ...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Lamar Valley Outlook near Specimen Ridge

    5.0
    3.61 mi / 1699 ft gain
    The parking area for this hike is .3 miles west of the bridge crossing the Lamar River on the NE Entrance Road. The parking area is on the east side of the road. The trail isn't well marked but is clear and pretty easy to follow. The trail starts off on a flat stretch of valley. Follow the trail ...
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  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Photograph the Elusive Beehive Geyser

    5.0
    0.1 mi
    Located in the Upper Geyser Basin along the banks of the Firehole River is the world famous Old Faithful geyser which is typically seen as a "must do" on any trip to Yellowstone National Park.  While at the famous geyser a small portion of visitors each year are lucky enough to happen upon the er...
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