Things to do in Yellowstone National Park
Popular picks: Visit Old Faithful Geyser · Explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone · Hike to Yellowstone Lake · Wildlife watching in Lamar Valley · Visit Mammoth Hot Springs · Take a scenic drive along the Grand Loop Road · Go fishing in park lakes and rivers · Attend a ranger-led program · Explore the geothermal features in the Norris Geyser Basin · Hike the trails around Mount Washburn · Take photographs at Artist Point · Visit the Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center · Go camping in designated campgrounds · Explore the historic lodges · Enjoy stargazing in the park after dark.
Black Sand Basin TrailheadFree5.0Discover vibrant thermal pools and geysers along a scenic boardwalk trail
Fawn Pass TrlFree5.0Explore scenic backcountry terrain along Yellowstone National Park's Fawn Pass Trail
Mt HolmesFree5.0A majestic mountain peak offering breathtaking panoramic wilderness views in Yellowstone
Norris Geyser Basin TrlFree5.0Explore Yellowstone's hottest and most dynamic geothermal basin on boardwalk trails.
Osprey Falls TrailFree5.0A strenuous backcountry trail descending into Sheepeater Canyon to dramatic waterfalls.
Aspen Trail SouthFree4.9A scenic hiking trail through aspen groves offering broad valley views
Bunsen PeakFree4.9Conquer a scenic mountain peak offering panoramic views of Yellowstone
Lone Star GeyserFree4.9Discover a massive backcountry cone geyser erupting roughly every three hours
Bison PeakFree4.8A scenic peak offering views of Yellowstone's vast wilderness
Elephant Back TrailheadFree4.8Scenic Yellowstone hike offering breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Yellowstone
Mt WashburnFree4.8Ascend Yellowstone's iconic peak for breathtaking panoramic views and wildlife sightings.
North Fork Shoshone RiverFree4.7Scenic mountain river renowned for premier fly fishing and wildlife viewing.
Lone Star Trailhead OK1Free4.6A peaceful Yellowstone National Park trailhead leading to Lone Star Geyser
Heart LakeFree3.8A scenic backcountry lake offering quiet fishing and geothermal wonders
Bechler River TrailFreeExplore scenic waterfalls and river canyons in southwestern Yellowstone National Park
Mary Mountain-Nez Perce TrlFreeA scenic wilderness trail connecting Hayden Valley and Lower Geyser Basin
Yellowstone River TrailFreeExplore scenic canyon views along Yellowstone National Park's iconic river.
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