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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.
5 of Yellowstone National Park's Hiking Highlights
Travel through remote wildlands, along rivers, and up peaks, as you explore Yellowstone National Park by foot.
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View of Lake Yellowstone
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Sunrise on Yellowstone Lake (Flat Mountain Arm)
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Wanderung in Wyoming: Upper Geyser Basin Trail Outdooractive
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On Upper Geyser Basin Trail Outdooractive Editors
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Old Faithful General Stores Outdooractive Editors
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Old Faithful Outdooractive Editors
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Heart Spring Outdooractive Editors
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Watching Old Faithful Outdooractive Editors
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Crested Pool Outdooractive Editors
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Castle Geyser Outdooractive Editors
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Grand Geyser Outdooractive Editors
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Castle Geyser Outdooractive Editors
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Grand Geyser crowd Outdooractive Editors
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Beauty Pool Outdooractive Editors
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Chromatic Pool, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Outdooractive Editors
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Giant Geyser Outdooractive Editors
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Grotto Geyser Outdooractive Editors
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Morning Glory Pool Outdooractive Editors
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Artemisia Geyser Outdooractive Editors
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Gem Pool Outdooractive Editors
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Mirror Pool Outdooractive Editors
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Sapphire Pool - Biscuit Basin Outdooractive Editors
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Sapphire Pool - Biscuit Basin Outdooractive Editors
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Mustard Spring Outdooractive Editors
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Avoca Spring Outdooractive Editors
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Return path to Old Faithful Outdooractive Editors
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Near Daisy Geyser Outdooractive Editors
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Lower Hamilton Store Outdooractive Editors
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Old Faithful Inn Outdooractive Editors
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Old Faithful Visitor Education Center Outdooractive Editors
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Wanderung in Wyoming: South Rim Trail zum Artist Point - Yellowstone National Park Outdooractive
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Upper Falls Outdooractive Editors
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Upper Falls Outdooractive Editors
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Artist Point Outdooractive Editors
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Outdooractive Editors
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Outdooractive Editors
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Description
Yellowstone National Park is the first national park in the world, and it's home to an array of majestic wildlife and curious natural phenomena. Bison, grizzly bears, erupting geysers, bubbling mud pots, and technicolor hot springs can all be found in Yellowstone’s massive 3,500-square-mile expanse of recreational wilderness.
Here is a selection of 5 hikes ranging from short circuits to multi-day treks. If you want to get up close and personal with gushing geysers, then visit the iconic Old Faithful and try the Upper Geyser Basin Trail. For those looking to spend at least a couple of days venturing into the wilderness, The Thorofare Trail will take you on an epic journey through Yellowstone’s diverse landscapes.
Adventures
A high-elevation traverse on Yellowstone’s remote northern boundary, climbing to mountaintop views not typically seen in this national park.
A strenuous climb with magnificent views across Yellowstone National Park.
An easy 2.3 mile loop taking you up close to Yellowstone’s famous hot springs and gushing geysers.
An 11.7km out-and-back trail with spectacular views throughout, fit for intermediate runners.