Yellowstone Lake Overlook Trail is a 1.7 mile loop trail that is easy and great for beginner hikers. The trail begins near the West Thumb Geyser Basin Parking Lot and is open in the summer and fall.

Specimen Ridge Trail is a challenging hike that requires navigational and technical skills to complete. This 17 mile hike is remote, and though it is marked by carins and blazes, it is often overgrown and difficult to see. 

Hikers should also be aware that the hike ends with crossing a river ford, that is sometimes not passable making hikers have to turn around, turning a 17 mile hike into a 35 mile hike. Though this can be an exciting challenge and unique feature of this hike, hikers need to be skilled and ask ahead for information about the ford's current conditions. 

The hike begins at the Specimen Ridge Trailhead, on North East Entrance Road. There is parking available at the trailhead. This hike passes through rocky and heavily forested terrain, providing shade for hikers. The trail ascends 3,000 feet over the next several miles to Amethyst Mountain. The elevation gain and rocky terrain make this trail an advanced challenge for avid hikers. After reaching the peak of Amethyst Mountain and enjoying the views hikers will descend several miles into Lamar Valley, before finally reaching and crossing the Lamar River, and ending at the Lamar River Trailhead.

This hike is meant to be a day hike, with no established campgrounds for overnight stay. Hikers should be prepared with enough food and water for this hike, as well as have readily accessible bear spray with them. 

Slough Creek Trail is a 3.4 mile out and back trail that follows a historic wagon trail through several meadows. This trail is a fairly easy hike that has beautiful views of Slough Creek. The trailhead can be found on the dirt road to Slough Creek Campground. The trail is open in the summer and the fall.

Lost Lake Trail is a 2.8 mile hike that can be completed in less than two hours. This is an easy hike with very little elevation change. Hikers can enjoy forests, meadows and a view of Lost Lake along this trail. This trail is open year round. The trailhead is located behind Rosevelt Lodge.

Garnet Hill Trail is a 7.6 mile loop that follows an old, dirt stagecoach road. This trail passes through large meadows, dusty areas with sagebrush, forests and beside the Yellowstone River. This area has an abundance of wildlife, including wolves, bears, moose, bison, badgers and elk. Hikers should watch for signs of wildlife and keep a safe distance from all animals. This trail is open year round. The trailhead can be found near Tower Junction where North Entrance Road and Grand Loop Road Cross.

Observation Point Trail is an just over 2 mile loop that passes several geysers along the way to Solitary Geyser. Observation Point Trail provides up close views of several geysers as well as a spectacular view of Old Faithful herself.

This trail, despite beginning in a very popular area of Yellowstone, has very little foot traffic. Because of this, Observation Point Trail is the ideal way to visit Old Faithful. Hikers on this trail will be able to see a sweeping view of Old Faithful from above while avoiding the crowds that typically gather for this popular geyser. The trail ends with a view Solitary Geyser and the Upper Geyser Basin. 

The trailhead can be found to the right on the boardwalk of Old Yellowstone across the Firehole River Bridge. This trail is open year round. Because of thermal activity it is imperative that hikers stay on the established paths and boardwalks. 

The Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail gives hikers an opportunity to see the famous aerial view of the Grand Prismatic Spring. The vibrant rainbow waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring are best viewed from above.

The forested trail provides for a invigorating, short hike up to the overlook. From the overlook hikers have a sweeping view of the entire Midway Geyser Basin. Seeing this active geothermal area from above provides a unique perspective that you don't want to miss. This geyser basin is famous for the variety of color that can be seen here.

The Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail is a 1.2 mile out and back hike that can be completed in less than 2 hours. The trail has some steep incline to get to the viewing point, but most hikers can tackle the hike. This trail is open in the winter, summer and fall, and closed in the spring. This hike is one of the more popular hikes in Yellowstone, so hikers will not be hiking alone. 

The trailhead is located in the Fairy Falls Parking Lot, one mile south of the Midway Geyser Basin.

The Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail is the best trail to take for view of the Grand Prismatic Spring and Midway Geyser Basin.

The Howard Eaton Trail in the Old Faithful Area is a hike with incredible geothermic features and other natural views. This hike is a moderately difficult 6.5 mile there and back trail, that begins near the Old Faithful Geyser.

Along the trail hikers will be able to hike up a burned hill, through spruce-fir forests and past several interesting geysers and springs. This hike culminates in the viewing of Lonestar Geyser, an impressive geyser that erupts approximately every three hours. Lonestar Geyser is built up into an impressive, little, white sulfur mountain that erupts like a volcano from its top with steam and water.

Howard Eaton Trail is open in the winter, summer and fall and closed in the spring. Because of the geothermal activity in this area it is imperative that hikers stay on designated trails throughout there hike. It is dangerous to leave the trails. Hikers should also be on the lookout for bears in the area. If bears are spotted hikers should maintain a safe distance from them.

The trailhead can be found across Grand Loop Road from the Old Faithful Ranger Station. 

Howard Eaton Trail is a wonderful addition to an afternoon in the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park. Hikers who enjoy the geothermal features of the park will enjoy viewing Lonestar Geyser and the other sights along the way.

Storm Point Trail is a beautiful 2.3 mile hike that can be completed in under 2 hours. This is an easy hike with very little elevation change that is perfect for families with children.

Hikers on Storm Point Trail will enjoy hiking along the shores of Yellowstone Lake and Indian Pond and witnessing the beautiful waterfront views and wildlife. This trail takes hikers through the green meadows neighboring the lake and pond to Storm Point. Storm Point is a rocky, windy overlook to Yellowstone lake. It is easy to feel connected no nature in this area with these refreshing views along this relaxing hike.

This hike is open in the summer and fall, it is closed in the winter due to heavy snow. In the spring and from time to time in the summer Storm Point Trail will be closed due to heavy bear activity. Visitors wanting to hike this trail may inquire if the trail is closed at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center. No matter what season it is, hikers should be cautious of bears and keep a safe distance when a bear is spotted.

The trailhead can be found at the Indian Pond Pullout, 3 miles east of the Fishing Bridge Visitors Center. 

Storm Point Trail is a wonderful out and back hike with spectacular views. Visitors to Yellowstone wishing for a unique view of Yellowstone Lake will enjoy hiking this trail.

Pelican Valley Trail is a beautiful 6.2 mile hike that allows hikers to see Yellowstone Lake, Pelican Springs and the Pelican Valley water features. Despite its length this is an easy, level trail. 

The trail begins by going over several bridges and through a forest. Once past the forest hikers can enjoy Pelican Valley with its winding creek and marshy lands. Pelican Valley is a unique feature in Yellowstone that visitors won't want to miss. 

This area of Yellowstone is some of the best grizzly bear country. Because of this the trail has many closures for safety of visitors. The trail is only open during summer and fall months, starting on July 4th and may only be hiked during daylight hours. It is imperative that hikers stay on the trail and keep a look out for and safe distance from any bears that they may encounter.

The trailhead for Pelican Valley Trail is located off of a gravel road that is 3 miles east of the Fishing Bridge Visitors Center.

Pelican Valley Trail is the perfect hike for Yellowstone Visitors looking for a long, leisurely and unique hike. The creeks, streams and marshy lands make this trail look different than any other in the park, making this the perfect hike to add to any Yellowstone visit.

Pelican Creek Nature Trail is a beautiful easy walk that gives visitors views of Yellowstone Lake and Pelican Creek. This family friendly trail can be completed in under an hour.

Despite the shortness of the trail, the variety of views available from the trail make this a hike worth taking. In the short 0.6 mile loop hikers will see streams, forests, and the immensity of Yellowstone Lake. Many varieties of water fowls are native to this area and can be spotted along the trail, including grebes, pelicans and teals. 

The 0.6 mile loop can be easily walked by hikers at any level. There is little change in elevation and the path is well marked and easy to follow. This loop is moderately trafficked, but can be quieter at sunrise and sunset, beautiful times to visit the lake. Pelican Creek Nature Trail is only open during the summer and fall months due to heavy snow in the winter and spring.

The trailhead for Pelican Creek Nature Trail can be found on the west end of the Pelican Creek Bridge.

Visitors to Yellowstone National Park looking for a breathtaking, relaxing hike will enjoy walking along Pelican Creek Nature Trail. This trail provides hikers with an up close view of Yellowstone Lake that is sure to be unforgettable.