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
Yellowstone National Park
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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
Granite Peak: Cooke City Route
One of the most technical state high points in the USA, approached via a lengthy overland route.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 39 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Granite Peak: Cooke City Route
One of the most technical state high points in the USA, approached via a lengthy overland route.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 39 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 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
Monument Geyser Basin
A short steep sprint to one of Yellowstone’s smaller and lesser known thermal areas, Monument Geyser Basin.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 220 m
- Descent
- 221 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
Pebble Creek Point-to-Point
Explore Yellowstone’s rugged northeast corner which is packed with various wildlife, dramatic mountain scenery and untamed wilderness.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 407 m
- Descent
- 545 m
Slough Creek Out-and-Back
A 14 mile out-and-back following a historic wagon trail into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, which lies just next to Yellowstone’s northern boundary.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 419 m
- Descent
- 419 m
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
Seven Mile Hole -> Washburn Hot Springs
A superb out-and-back that takes you to some of the greatest elements of Yellowstone National Park.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 680 m
- Descent
- 680 m
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
Shoshone Lake and Geyser Basin
Taking you off the beaten track to one of the most impressive backcountry geyser basins in Yellowstone.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 420 m
- Descent
- 523 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