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    Established in 1872 as the first ever national park, Yellowstone is still one of the most treasured places in the country. A haven for an illustrious population of wildlife and one of the world's most unique hydrothermal wonders, it's no wonder "America's Best Idea" started here.

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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Canyon Rim South Trail to Artist Point

      5.0
      2.7 mi / 341 ft gain
      Canyon Rim South Trail to Artist Point 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

      Hike Uncle Tom's Trail

      4.3
      0.2 mi / 500 ft gain
      If your in the Yellowstone National Park, this is a must do. The trail/stair case is visible from the opposite of the canyon, weaving its way down the canyon wall to a nice outlook at the base. Once we saw the staircase we knew we had to do it. When you're in the Yellowstone Canyon area, travel d...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Brink of the Lower Falls Trail

      5.0
      0.79 mi / 279 ft gain
      The Brink of the Lower Falls Trail is a short but steep hike in Yellowstone National Park that brings you face-to-face with the thundering power of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. At just under a mile round-trip, this trail descends to a dramatic overlook perched directly above the 30...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Red Rock Point

      4.9
      0.68 mi / 348 ft gain
      Lower Grand Canyon Falls is one of the gems of Yellowstone and is the one of the most photographed spots in the park. Red Rock Point on the north side of the Yellowstone River gives amazing views up and down the canyon and is only a short .3 miles from the North Rim Road. What's crazy is how lon...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Brink of Lower Falls via North Rim Trail

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 427 ft gain
      The Brink of the Lower Falls Trail, accessed via the North Rim Trail in Yellowstone National Park, leads to one of the park’s most awe-inspiring viewpoints — the top of the 308-foot Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, the largest waterfall in the park. This short but steep trail gives visitor...
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    • Park County, Wyoming

      Artist Point

      4.8
      0.23 mi / 125 ft gain
      Artist Point, thought to be named by park photographer F. J. Haynes as early as 1883, provides what is perhaps the most beautiful views of the entire Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and of Lower Yellowstone Falls some 308 feet high. It is a breathtaking place to photograph year round and at all t...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Norris Geyser Basin Longer Loop

      5.0
      2.98 mi / 285 ft gain
      Norris Geyser Basin Longer Loop Trail takes on a longer trail through Norris Geyser Basin. This is the hottest and most geologically active thermal area in Yellowstone, offering rare acidic geysers and geothermal features shaped by millennia of seismic activity. Steamboat Geyser, the world’s tall...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Norris Geyser Basin

      4.5
      1.77 mi / 194 ft gain
      Norris Geyser Basin, the hottest and oldest thermal area in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, is known for its unique acidic waters and features that have existed for over 115,000 years. This basin is highly active, with daily changes due to seismic activity and fluctuations in water levels. ...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Cascade Lake Trail

      5.78 mi / 404 ft gain
      The out-and-back Cascade Lake Trail starts from the Cascade Creek Trailhead off of Norris Canyon Road in Yellowstone National Park. The trail passes through open meadows as you hike to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen.You will need a wilderness permit to backpack a...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Hike to Avalanche Peak

      5.0
      4.19 mi / 2070 ft gain
      Avalanche Peak is a short hike up to one of few peaks in Yellowstone National Park accessible by trail. At about 870 feet per mile it’s a leg buster. But with sweeping views of Yellowstone and neighboring mountain ranges, it’s worth it.  This hike isn’t as well known as others in Yellowstone. Pa...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Union Falls and Scout Pool

      5.0
      15.42 mi / 1755 ft gain
      Of a summer spent living in Yellowstone, and many overnight trips in the park, the trek to Union Falls and Scout Pool ranked at the top of my list. (Many of my fellow gas station employees agreed!) The hike itself is nothing spectacular, but takes you to two of the most beautiful places in the pa...
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    • Moran, Wyoming

      Huckleberry Mountain via Sheffield Creek Trail

      10.1 mi / 2648 ft gain
      This hike has it all and at 10 miles round-trip, is not difficult depending on the conditions. I hiked it the last weekend of October in tennis shoes and shorts (albeit with leggings) and was dressed adequately for about 2/3 of the hike. The last 1.5 miles on the way to the fire tower was through...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Mt. Washburn via South Trail

      4.7
      7.02 mi / 1680 ft gain
      The parking lot for the Mt. Washburn Hike from Dunraven Pass trailhead is located about 5 miles north of Canyon Village along the Grand Loop Road. Since we wanted to reach the top of Mt. Washburn before sunrise, we began our hike 2 hours earlier. If you decide to attempt a sunrise hike, I highly ...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Photograph Cave Falls

      3.5
      Cave Falls is one of the hidden waterfalls of Yellowstone National Park that really only the natives know about. Although Cave Falls originally derived its name from a cave next to the waterfall, the cave has since collapsed and is no longer accessible. Known for its enormous length of 250 feet, ...
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    • Moran, Wyoming

      Camp at Lizard Creek Campground

      This gem of a campground was discovered in desperation after all the campsites were booked at Yellowstone. There are 60 sites with relatively clean bathrooms. The sites are large with optimal privacy from your neighbors. If you're lucky enough you can even snag campsites steps from the lake. Ther...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Dunanda Falls via Boundary Creek Trail

      4.5
      16.56 mi / 771 ft gain
      You'll start at the Bechler Ranger Station and take the Boundry Creek Trail. Depending on which camp site you reserve your hike will be anywhere from 5-9 miles. We camped at site 9A1 5 miles from the ranger station. Hiking to waterfall is 16+ miles round trip Your feet will get wet on this hike,...
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