Park County, Wyoming
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Drive The Firehole Lake Loop
5.0Firehole 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 ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone Natural Bridge Trail
5.03.08 mi / 259 ft gainYellowstone Natural Bridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Explore Midway Geyser Basin
4.90.8 mi / 100 ft gainIf 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...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Fairy Falls
5.05.03 mi / 308 ft gainFairy Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Hike to Lost Creek Falls, Yellowstone NP
1 mi / 200 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Hike above Grand Prismatic Spring
4.91.59 mi / 150 ft gainGrand 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...Read more -
Beaver Ponds Trail, Wyoming
Hike Beaver Ponds Loop
5.05 mi / 400 ft gainBeaver 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...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Explore Mammoth Hot Springs
4.7These 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 ...Read more -
Park County, Wyoming
Storm Point Trail Hike
2.5 mi / 180 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Park County, Wyoming
Hike to Soak in the Boiling River
3.91.25 miBoiling River Hot Springs is an awesome year-round place to experience the geo-thermal energy of Yellowstone in a more personal way. The Boiling River emerges out of a spring at boiling temperature and cascades down to the banks of the Gardiner, where they intercept and form a series of pools whi...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Mystic Falls Loop
5.03.5 mi / 500 ft gainMystic 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...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Drive the Grand Loop in Yellowstone NP
4.7Many 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 ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Lamar Valley Outlook near Specimen Ridge
5.03.61 mi / 1699 ft gainThe 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 ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photograph the Elusive Beehive Geyser
5.00.1 miLocated 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...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Old Faithful
4.30.69 mi / 72 ft gainStarting at the Old Faithful Lodge, which is a sight to see in itself, several trails start out heading away the actual Old Faithful geyser. You can take either one as they form a loop so you will eventually end up back where you started. It is a combination of dirt trails and wooden walkways tha...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Camp at Indian Creek Campground at Yellowstone NP
Indian Creek Campground is located inside Yellowstone National Park, closest to the northern entrance of the park and just eight miles from Mammoth Hot Springs. It's open from mid-June through mid September and is just $15 a night to camp at. The campground itself is very well maintained and kept...Read more
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