CDT: Lewis Lake (US-191) to Targhee Pass (US-20)
The CDT's passage through the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, including the stunning Old Faithful Geyser.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 124 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Hiking in Yellowstone National Park
Go hiking in Yellowstone National Park with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 26 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Yellowstone National Park.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top hiking trail recommendation in Yellowstone National Park from one of our 11 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 26 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Routes in Yellowstone National Park
CDT: Togwotee Pass (US-26) to Lewis Lake (US-191)
A remote passageway through the Teton Wilderness, considered one of the most remote areas in the lower 48.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 121 km
- Ascent
- 2.7 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
Upper Geyser Basin Trail
A 10km loop taking you to the most spectacular geysers in Yellowstone.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 90 m
- Descent
- 90 m
Electric Peak
For sweeping views of the entire northwest corner of Yellowstone, Electric Peak is well worth the climb.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Heart Lake and Mount Sheridan
23-mile out-and-back with an active geyser basin, picturesque lakeside camping, and spectacular summit views.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 38 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Beaver Ponds Loop
A nice 5-mile loop around beaver-inhabited ponds.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 269 m
- Descent
- 270 m
Storm Point
An easy, family-friendly loop, with many natural wonders and points of historical interest along the way.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Descent
- 30 m
Observation Point to Geyser Hill
An easy 2.3 mile loop taking you up close to Yellowstone’s famous hot springs and gushing geysers.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Descent
- 99 m
Sky Rim West
A classic Yellowstone ridgeline loop with tough climbs and epic views.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 30 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
- Distance
- 53 km
- Ascent
- 882 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Avalanche Peak
A strenuous climb with magnificent views across Yellowstone National Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 641 m
- Descent
- 641 m
The Thorofare
A moderate but very long trek into some of the most remote wildlands in the contiguous United States, along Yellowstone Lake and the Yellowstone River.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 53 km
- Ascent
- 573 m
- Descent
- 554 m
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