81 Things to do in Yellowstone National Park, United States
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Cave Falls of Yellowstone
Ashton, Idaho
22.9 miles E of Ashton, IdahoA campground right on the Fall River along Yellowstone's south boundary puts you steps from legendary fishing, with fire rings and bear-proof boxes at each site.
Camp, Hike 0.1-5.3 mi
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park
0.3 miles SW of Mammoth, Yellowstone National ParkColorful limestone terraces covered in glistening hot-spring water, a 1-mile boardwalk with 300 feet of elevation, elk in the parking lot, and an easy family-friendly loop — Yellowstone's showiest geology.
Camp, Hike
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
0.0 miles SW of Old Faithful, Yellowstone National ParkOld Faithful has erupted every 44 to 125 minutes since 2000, making it one of the world's most predictable geysers — a must-see centerpiece of Yellowstone National Park.
Hike 0.4 mi
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Grant Visitor's Center, Yellowstone National Park
1.8 miles NW of Grant Visitor's Center, Yellowstone National ParkBoardwalks trace the edge of Yellowstone Lake at the scenic West Thumb Geyser Basin — hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, lake shore geysers, and underwater vents in one compact visit.
Hike 2.0 mi
Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail
Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
3.8 miles N of Old Faithful, Yellowstone National ParkA 1.2-mile forested round-trip trail climbing to a sweeping overlook of the Grand Prismatic Spring and entire Midway Geyser Basin — the rainbow colors are best seen from above.
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Cabin Creek
West Yellowstone, Montana
18.7 miles NW of West Yellowstone, MontanaA rugged adventure mountain bike trail near West Yellowstone starting as smooth buff singletrack before crossing several tough creek crossings — conditions improve over time as blowdown is cleared.
Mountain Bike 7.8 mi
Osprey Falls Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
3.4 miles SW of Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National ParkAn 8-mile out-and-back near Mammoth Hot Springs hiking green meadows and burned forest to the rim of Sheepeater Canyon and a breathtaking 150-foot waterfall on the Gardner River.
Hike 4.0 mi
Lava Creek Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
0.3 miles E of Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National ParkA 4.2-mile hike along scenic Lava Creek to the 60-foot tiered Undine Falls, with distant Mammoth Hot Springs views, meadows, Mount Everts, and frequent elk and bison sightings.
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Indian Creek Campground Yellowstone
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
6.8 miles S of Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National ParkIndian Creek Campground is a quiet, wooded, tent-friendly Yellowstone campground near Mammoth Hot Springs, big on wildlife and peace.
Camp 4.0 mi
Bunsen Peak Trail
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
3.4 miles SW of Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National ParkA moderately difficult 4.6-mile hike to Bunsen Peak with a 1,300-foot climb and sweeping views of Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces, Swan Lake Flats, and the Gallatin Mountains.
Hike 6.1 mi
Purple Mountain Trail
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
0.4 miles E of Madison, Yellowstone National ParkA quiet 6-mile out-and-back through dense Yellowstone forest, climbing 1,500 feet to the peak of Purple Mountain for panoramic views of the Madison and Gibbon rivers.
Hike 0.8 mi
Harlequin Lake Trail
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
1.2 miles W of Madison, Yellowstone National ParkA half-mile stroll through peaceful pine forest leads to a lily-pad-covered lake frequented by Harlequin ducks and other waterfowl — quiet and uncrowded even in busy Yellowstone.
Hike 9.0 mi
Seven Mile Hole Trail
Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
1.0 miles SE of Canyon Village, Yellowstone National ParkA challenging 10-mile hike along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone rim, then a 1,000-foot descent into the canyon for up-close Yellowstone River views and active hot spring sightings.
Hike 1.4-2.6 mi
Ribbon Lake Trail
Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
1.9 miles S of Canyon Village, Yellowstone National ParkA gentle 6-mile trail through Yellowstone meadows past Clear Lake's thermal blue-green waters, lily-padded Ribbon Lake, and Grand Canyon overlooks — with bison and bears en route.
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Fairy Creek Trail
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
5.5 miles S of Madison, Yellowstone National ParkA flat, compact gravel trail perfect for the whole family — bike to a branch trail leading to Fairy Falls (hike only, bike rack provided) in the heart of Yellowstone.
Mountain Bike 16.3 mi
Mount Washburn Spur Trail
Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
5.2 miles NE of Canyon Village, Yellowstone National ParkAn 8-mile descent from the peak of Mount Washburn through bighorn sheep country, wildflower meadows, and forests to Canyon Village — with sweeping Grand Canyon of Yellowstone views from the top.
Hike 2.9 mi
Grebe Lake Trail
Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
3.2 miles W of Canyon Village, Yellowstone National ParkAn easy 6-mile Yellowstone round trip on a converted fire road to Grebe Lake — with elk, wildflowers, burned forest regeneration, and fishing allowed on the lake at trail's end.
Hike 6.9 mi
Heart Lake Trail
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
5.7 miles S of Grant Village, Yellowstone National ParkAn 8-mile moderate hike to a remote backcountry lake with blue thermal pools, fumaroles, Rustic Geyser, and remarkable fishing for native cutthroat, mountain whitefish, and Arctic grayling.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Hot Springs 3.4 mi
Dunraven Pass - Mount Washburn Trail
Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
4.0 miles NE of Canyon Village, Yellowstone National ParkA 6-mile Yellowstone hike via Dunraven Pass through quiet forests to the summit of Mount Washburn — a panoramic perch with bighorn sheep in summer and grizzlies near pine nuts in fall.
Hike 4.4 mi
Chittenden Road - Mount Washburn Trail
Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
5.2 miles NE of Canyon Village, Yellowstone National ParkA steady, well-packed 5.8-mile out-and-back on the former Chittenden service road to Mount Washburn's summit, with bighorn sheep, wildflowers, and sweeping Yellowstone views at the top.
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