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Best trails in Yellowstone National Park

Best trails in Yellowstone National Park

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United States
#23 of 60 national parks

Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Its vast landscape spans three states: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. The park is home to various wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Yellowstone is most famous for its collection of hot springs and the world's most extraordinary geysers -- most notably, Old Faithful.

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Hours & contact
Passes & fees
Starting at $20
Accessibility
All Park Hours
Every day • Open 24 hours
West Entrance
Every day • Open 24 hours
North Entrance
Every day • Open 24 hours
East Entrance
Every day • Open 24 hours
South Entrance
Every day • Open 24 hours
Northeast Entrance
Every day • Open 24 hours
Exceptions
West Entrance • Spring Shoulder Season
Mar 16–Apr 20, 2026 • Closed
West Entrance • Fall Shoulder Season
Nov 1–Dec 14, 2025 • Closed
East Entrance • Spring Shoulder Season
Mar 16–May 4, 2026 • Closed
East Entrance • Fall Shoulder Season
Nov 1–Dec 14, 2025 • Closed
South Entrance • Spring Shoulder Season
Mar 16–May 11, 2026 • Closed
South Entrance • Fall Shoulder Season
Nov 1–Dec 14, 2025 • Closed
Phone
(307) 344-7381
Entrance pass
Motorcycle

Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.

$30
Non-commercial Groups

Non-commercial group (e.g. church groups, scouts) traveling in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more people. Cost is per person. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.

$20
Per Person

Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older.

$20
Private Vehicle

Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Vehicles must be private, non-commercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.

$35
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Snowmobile

Entry for one driver and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.

$30
Annual pass
Park

Provides unlimited entry for one year (valid through the month of purchase) to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle, or pass holder and up to three persons where per person fees are charged. Purchase at any entrance station.

$70
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Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.

$80
Purchase pass
2025 Fee-free days

No entrance pass required on these days:

Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

Overview

The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.

The Canyon Village, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs (Albright), Grant, West Thumb, and West Yellowstone Visitor Centers and the park's medical clinics are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. The Fishing Bridge, Norris, and Madison Visitor Centers are partially accessible, and visitors may require assistance. Orientation films include closed captioning at Canyon, Old Faithful, and Grant Visitor Centers, and the Albright Visitor Center has open captioning.

Loaner wheelchairs are available at Old Faithful, Canyon, Mammoth (Albright), Grant, Fishing Bridge, and Norris Visitor Centers, as well as at all medical clinics and lodges. A beach wheelchair is available at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center for use at Yellowstone Lake.

Assistive listening devices are available at Canyon and Old Faithful Visitor Centers. Induction loop technology is available at the Albright Visitor Center. Audio descriptions, tactile exhibits, Braille, and large print materials are available.

ASL interpreters are available for ranger-led programs. Please call 307-344-2386 at least 3 weeks in advance to make a reservation for interpretation services.

Additional information about accessibility at Yellowstone National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Facilities

The Canyon Village, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs (Albright), Grant, West Thumb, and West Yellowstone Visitor Centers and the park's medical clinics are all accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. The Fishing Bridge, Norris, and Madison Visitor Centers are partially accessible, and visitors may require assistance. Orientation films include closed captioning at Canyon, Old Faithful, and Grant Visitor Centers, and the Albright Visitor Center has open captioning.

All lodges have wheelchair accessible rooms and facilities.

The Bay Bridge, Gibbon Falls, Madison, Tuff Cliff, Sode Butte Creek, and Warm Creek Picnic Areas are wheelchair accessible, with packed, level paths and surfaces and accessible restrooms or vault toilets. The East Lot and Whiskey Flat are wheelchair accessible, with packed, level paths and surfaces. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located in every major area except for West Thumb. There are wheelchair accessible vault toilets inside the East and South entrances and before the West entrance gate on the right.

There is a wheelchair accessible fishing site on the Madison River. Wheelchair accessible boating facilities are available at Bridge Bay Marina and Grant Village.

Camping

All campgrounds have at least one wheelchair accessible camping site. 2 backcountry campgrounds are wheelchair accessible.

Service animals

Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.

Trail reviews for Yellowstone National Park

80,467 trailgoers Busiest in July
Jul 22, 2025Running
Not crowdedGreat views

grebe lake, yellowstone national park. very easy, & flat. first mile a little boring with just a gravel path

Grebe Lake Trail
Jul 30, 2025Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Very easy trail so that allows you to have a different, very natural view of the Yellowstone National Park

Fairy Falls and Imperial Geyser Loop
YesterdayHiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Beautiful view from the Grand Prismatic overlook. Awesome waterfalls with very few people at it. Stunning Geyser. We had it completely to ourselves for at least 30 minutes. Best hike of our 2 weeks in Yellowstone. Would highly recommend it.

Parking: Entry fee, Free, Large lot
Imperial Geyser via Fairy Falls Trail
YesterdayWalking

The third quarter of the trail was quite tough, especially given the altitude gain and the heat. Going down was also tricky - it’s very steep with loose rocks. Still worth it in my view - so cool to get up close to the geothermal flats, and the views of Yellowstone river were stunning at the end. We hiked this on a Thursday and only encountered 3 other groups. We started at 9am and were done at 2:10pm, with a short muesli bar break at the bottom.

Seven Mile Hole Trail
Aug 12, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Amazing views. In my opinion the best in Yellowstone. We started on chittenden trail and then came down the other side of the mountain. If you have someone that can move your car I highly recommend that route.

Dunraven Pass to Chittenden Road via Mount Washburn
Aug 13, 2025
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

This was our first stop after entering Yellowstone, and it was so great! Lots of unique geothermal spots, right up against the grand Lake Yellowstone. Not terribly crowded, but definitely busy.

West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Yellowstone National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Yellowstone National Park is Grand Prismatic Hot Spring Overlook Trail, which has a 4.7 star rating from 5,944 reviews. This trail is 1.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 200 ft.

What is the longest trail in Yellowstone National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Yellowstone National Park is Yellowstone Lake to Old Faithful via Southern Boundary. This trail is estimated to be 145.4 mi long.

How many trails are in Yellowstone National Park?

There are 284 trails in Yellowstone National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 104,612 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Yellowstone National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Yellowstone National Park has you covered. Yellowstone Lake to Old Faithful via Southern Boundary boasts the most elevation gain with 11,069 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Heart Lake and Two Ocean Plateau Loop, which will get you 8,605 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Yellowstone National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 120 camping trails in Yellowstone National Park and the most popular is Fairy Falls Trail with an average 4.6 star rating from 4,318 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Yellowstone National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 91 running trails in Yellowstone National Park and the most popular is Fairy Falls Trail with an average 4.6 star rating from 4,318 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Yellowstone National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 biking trails in Yellowstone National Park and the most popular is Lone Star Geyser Trail with an average 4.7 star rating from 939 community reviews.

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Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Yellowstone National Park?

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Are there any trails with ponds in Yellowstone National Park?

Are there any trails with cliffs in Yellowstone National Park?

Yes, there are 3 trails with cliffs in Yellowstone National Park, including Storm Point Loop, Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Village Scenic Drive, and Upper Yellowstone Falls to Trout Lake Scenic Drive.