Yellowstone, Wyoming
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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
Hike Bunsen Peak
5.04.24 mi / 1286 ft gainFrom 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...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photograph Lewis Falls, Yellowstone NP
4.00.32 miIf you are coming into Yellowstone National Park from the South Entrance Road (also known as Highway 89) be prepared to stop minutes before Lewis Lake to hike to this waterfall. After crossing the bridge over the Lewis River pull over on the right hand side of the road, there should be plenty of ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photograph Wildlife in Lamar Valley
5.0This adventure is a little harder to pinpoint on a map because the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone encompasses a large area of the park. Also, the premier wildlife photography can be found on either end of what is officially "Lamar Valley" so you want to pay attention for a good part of the drive. Yo...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Backpack to Slough Creek's Backcountry Campsites
20.49 mi / 1286 ft gainAccess to Slough Creek is via the Slough Creek Road that starts 6 miles east on the Northeast Entrance Road from Tower Junction. It is 2.5 miles to the Slough Creek Campground located at the end of the road. Starting at the Slough Creek Trailhead you will find a small parking area and a restroom...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Lamar River Trail
5.033.2 mi / 3304 ft gainLamar River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.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
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
Trout Lake Loop
5.01.2 mi / 243 ft gainTrout Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Cross-Country Ski at Bacon Rind Creek
4 mi / 300 ft gainThe trail down Bacon Rind Creek starts along HWY 191, between West Yellowstone and Big Sky. The trail starts at about 7,000 feet of elevation and the first two miles of trail are located inside Yellowstone National Park. The trail then continues through the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and will climb s...Read more -
Island Park, Idaho
Explore Big Springs and Johnny Sack's Cabin
4.51 mi / 20 ft gainBig Springs is the headwaters of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Producing 120 million gallons of water per day, the spring forms wide and crystal-clear pools filled with trout (no fishing allowed). A paved trail leads to historic Johnny Sack's cabin, which is open for tours during the summe...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Union Falls and Scout Pool
5.015.42 mi / 1755 ft gainOf 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...Read more -
West Yellowstone, Montana
Camp at Cherry Creek Campground at Hebgen Lake
In early November we drove from Big Sky to this free campsite located on the southern part of the lake. The road is dirt but mellow. We saw no other campers the entire 2 days we were there. We got out on our inflatable kayak the first day and paddled out on the glassy water near some enormous fl...Read more -
Moran, Wyoming
Huckleberry Mountain via Sheffield Creek Trail
10.1 mi / 2648 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photograph Cave Falls
3.5Cave 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, ...Read more
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