Joel on the trail out, Rustic Geyser across the lake, Heart Lake, Yellowstone National Park.

Multi-Day Backcountry Hikes in Yellowstone National Park

Get deep into Yellowstone’s wilderness with these top 5 multi-day hikes.

Hiking Difficult, Severe

Also in Wyoming, United States of America

Description

Venture into Yellowstone’s rugged backcountry and be wowed by its diverse wildlife and geological splendours. Gushing geysers, towering peaks, grassy flats, dense woodland, and much, much more comprise the park’s wondrous 3,500-square-mile expanse.

Every adventure in this guidebook has its own unique character and special point of interest. For an epic journey along the Yellowstone River and into remote wildlands, try The Thorofare Trail. Head to Sky Rim for an airy traverse of mountaintops and rugged ridgelines. If you want to see many impressive waterfalls, jump on the Bechler River Trail in Yellowstone’s Cascade Corner.

Keep in mind that before you venture into Yellowstone’s backcountry, you will need to obtain a permit and book your campsite in advance. For more information, go to: https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm

Routes included

Sky Rim Trail

A high-elevation traverse on Yellowstone’s remote northern boundary, climbing to mountaintop views not typically seen in this national park.

Difficult Hiking

Distance: 34 km
Ascent: 1.5 km
Descent: 1.5 km

Bechler River

Taking you away from the crowds and into the wilderness, this 26-mile epic trail brings you along Bechler River and to the many magnificent waterfalls in Yellowstone’s Cascade Corner.

Difficult Hiking