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Yellowstone River Picnic Area TrailShort but scenic trail follows the eastern side of the canyon's edge.
Hiking, Yellowstone National Park
Explore Hiking in Yellowstone National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Yellowstone National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Yellowstone River TrailThis long backcountry trail parallels the northern shore of Yellowstone River.
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Upper and Lower Mammoth Terraces TrailA self-guided tour of one of the many incredible natural phenonomea in Yellowstone National Park.
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West Thumb Geyser Basin TrailThis short trail undoubtedly provides the some of the most outlandish, beautiful sights.
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Trout Lake TrailThis short, uphill hike to Trout Lake travels through a forest of Douglas firs to the picturesque lake shore.
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Undine Falls TrailThese year-round falls cascade in three tiers over a rocky, wild cliff into Lava Creek.
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Storm Point TrailLeads to the popular Storm Point, a windblown, rocky outcrop that juts into beautiful Yellowstone Lake
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South Rim TrailThis generally flat, easy trail follows the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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Slough Creek TrailThis scenic trail follows a historic wagon trail through a backdrop of mix fir forests and rolling grasslands.
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Riddle Lake TrailOne of the easiest ways to see classic Yellowstone scenery at its finest.
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Rescue Creek TrailThis picturesque trail wanders over gently rolling grassy trails.
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Purple Mountain TrailThis narrow trail offers truly spectacular 180 degree views over Madison Plateau.
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Porcelain Basin TrailThis short boardwalk loop runs though one of the most easily accessible thermal basins.
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Pelican Creek TrailThis short, scenic trail travels through a lodgepole pine forest to the north shore of Yellowstone Lake.
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Pebble Creek TrailThis seldom-hiked trail provides a tranquil journey into a glacial valley surrounded by peaks.
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Osprey Falls TrailThis 150-foot waterfall is surprisingly one of the park's least visited falls.
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Observation Point TrailSome of the most unique views of the park's most famous landmark: Old Faithful.
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Morning Glory PoolThis roundtrip hike takes you through the heart of the Upper Geyser Basin.
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Geyser Hill Loop TrailThis short loop trail gives visitors a good chance of seeing a variety of geysers.
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Mystic Falls TrailThe trail to these 70 foot falls climbs gently through a growing pine forest.
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Mallard Creek TrailThis little used trail follows Mallard Creek from its confluence with Firehole River.
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Lone Star Geyser TrailThis mostly level trail follows an old service road along the Firehole River.
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Lava Creek TrailThis pleasant trail begins in a flat, wildflower filled meadow before descending to the Gardner River.
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Inspiration Point TrailOnly steps from the parking lot but offers some of the best Grand Canyon views along the North Rim.
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Howard Eaton TrailThis seldom-traveled trail offers a more isolated way to experience a number of park features.
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Grandview Point TrailThis awe-inspiring point offers some of the best Grand Canyon views along the North Rim.
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Fountain Paint Pot TrailThis short, easy boardwalk loop offers a chance to sample a number of the geothermal features.
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Fawn Pass TrailRhis easily and often shortened trail follows Glen Creek before ascending to the 9,100-foot Fawn Pass.
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Fairy Falls TrailThese 197-foot waterfalls, some of the highest in the park, are a short, easy walk away from the big crowds.
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Elephant Back TrailThis trail ascends Elephant Back Mountain, a peculiar flat-topped, steep-sided mountain.
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Duck Lake Overlook TrailThis short, picturesque trail travels through grassy meadows and rolling hills burnt in the 1988 wildfires.
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Boiling River TrailOne of the most popular-and relaxing-destinations in Yellowstone National Park.
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Beaver Ponds TrailThis pleasant loop trail follows a shady creek up the narrow, wooded Clematis Gulch.
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Blacktail Deer Creek TrailThis popular day hike follows the lower segment of Blacktail Deer Creek.
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Back Basin TrailThis trail, which is a slightly longer boardwalk trail, skirts a wide assortment of thermal features.
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Avalanche Peak TrailThis "unofficial," but well-maintained trail is one of the best late-summer hikes.
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Artists Paint Pots TrailThis easy trail provides an up-close look at the Gibbon Geyser Basin and over 50 active mud pots.
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Artist Point TrailOnce thought to be the point from where Thomas Moran painted the famous image of the canyon.
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Red Rock Point TrailThis slightly less popular trail is one of the hardest descents into the canyon, with some of the best views
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Glen Creek TrailThis trail is typically used to combine other trails in Mammoth area for better access to sites.
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Sepulcher MountainClimb 3,400 feet through forest and meadows to the 9,652 foot summit.
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Uncle Tom's TrailUncle Tom's Trail was first constructed in 1898 by "Uncle" Tom Richardson.
