Wolf Lake
The Wolf Lake Trail is a moderate 4 mile hike to a serene glacial lake on the Solfatara Plateau in Yellowstone National Park.
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Ice Lake
Hiking to Ice Lake is an easy 0.25-1.3 mile hike in Yellowstone National Park, depending on how much of the lake you want to see.
Lewis River Channel-Dogshead Loop
The Lewis River Channel – Dogshead Loop combines two trails to create an 11.3 hike, passing two of Yellowstone National Park’s largest three lakes along the way.
Lewis River Channel Trail
The Lewis River Channel Trail is a moderate 6.4 mile hike along Lewis Lake and up the headwaters of the Lewis River in Yellowstone National Park.
Dogshead Trail
The Dogshead Trail is an easy 4.75 mile trail that brings hikers to the shores of Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park.
Brink of Lower Falls
The Brink of Lower Falls is a moderate 1 mile round-trip hike to the brink of the gorgeous Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
Elephant Back Mountain Trail
The Elephant Back Mountain Trail is a moderate 4.25 mile hike that climbs to an overlook above Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park.
Storm Point Trail
The Storm Point Trail is an easy 3 mile lollipop loop that brings hikers to a beautiful point along the shores of Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park.
Pelican Creek Nature Trail
The Pelican Creek Nature Trail is an easy 0.8 mile lollipop loop in Yellowstone National Park that winds along wetlands and the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
Nature Trail
The Nature Trail at Fossil Butte National Monument is a moderate 1.4 mile loop that ascends up Fossil Butte through desert and aspen groves.
Cache Creek to Skyline Trail Loop
The Cache Creek to Skyline Trail Loop is a fantastically beautiful and strenuous 14.25 mile hike in the Gros Ventre Mountains, easily accessed from Jackson, Wyoming.
Emily Stevens Pond
The Emily Stevens Pond Trail is an easy 4.5 mile lollipop loop along a levee lining the Snake River below the Teton Mountains.
Skyline Trail
The Skyline Trail is a moderate 7.4 mile hike along the eastern ridge of Snow King Mountain in the Gros Ventre Mountains.
Rendezvous Mountain Summit
The hike up to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is a strenuous 6.6 mile hike, gaining 4,000 vertical feet along the way.
Goose Lake
Goose Lake is an easy 2.25 mile hike along the Fairy Falls Trail in Yellowstone National Park to a gorgeous glacial lake.
Fairy Falls and Goose Lake Loop
The loop from Fairy Falls to Goose Lake is an easy 8.6 mile hike in Yellowstone National Park that also includes a quick 0.8 mile spur to Imperial Geyser.
Imperial Geyser
The Imperial Geyser Trail is an easy 3.25 mile hike in Yellowstone National Park that features a stunning waterfall before reaching a backcountry geyser.
Fairy Falls
The Fairy Falls Trail is an easy 2.5 mile hike that brings hikers to a stunning 200 foot waterfall behind the Midway Geyser Basin.
Lake Overlook
The Lake Overlook Trail is an easy 1.8 mile lollipop loop that brings hikers to a hilltop providing a stunning view of Yellowstone Lake and beyond.
Duck Lake
Duck Lake is an easy 0.5 mile trail to a beautiful glacial lake, originating at the West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park.
History Trail
The History Trail is a moderate 3.8 mile hike in the Old Pass Road area of the southern Teton Mountains.
KC Trail
The KC Trail is a moderate 1 mile trail running along the base of Snow King Mountain in the Gros Ventre Mountains and Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Putt Putt Trail
The Putt Putt Trail is a moderate 4.7 mile hike in the lower Gros Ventre Mountains connecting several trails through the Cache Creek Trail network.
Josie’s Ridge Trail
The Josie’s Ridge Trail is a strenuous 2.6 mile trail that ascends from Flat Creek to the summit of Snow King Mountain in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Sidewalk Trail
The Sidewalk Trail is an easy 1.6 mile trail in the lower Gros Ventre Mountains that connects numerous trails in the Cache Creek Trail network.
Crater Trail
The Crater Trail is a moderate 1.6 mile hike up to a small secluded glacial lake in the southern Teton Mountains.
Gros Ventre Slide Interpretive Trail
The Gros Ventre Slide Interpretive Trail is an easy 0.6 mile lollipop loop through one of the largest landslides on Earth in an easily accessible part of the Gros Ventre Mountains east of Jackson Hole.
Crystal Lite
The Crystal Lite Trail is a strenuous 0.5 mile (one way) hike in the Gros Ventre Mountains that brings hikers to a gorgeous viewpoint overlooking the town of Jackson, Wyoming.
Mud Lake
Mud Lake is a moderate 1.2 mile hike in the western Teton Mountains that brings hikers to a small “muddy” lake nestled in a picturesque aspen grove.
Aspen Ridge to Boulder Ridge Phelps Lake Loop
The Aspen Ridge to Boulder Ridge Loop is a moderate 6 mile route that’s a fantastic way to access Phelps Lake, while also managing to trade the crowds for serene forests.
Boulder Ridge Trail
The Boulder Ridge Trail is an easy 1.3 mile hike that offers an alternative trail to Phelps Lake from the nearby Woodland Trail.
Aspen Ridge Trail
The Aspen Ridge Trail is a 2.6 mile scenic alternative to access Phelps Lake, branching off from the Lake Creek Trail and connecting with the Phelps Lake Loop.
Best Jackson Hole Hikes Not in Grand Teton National Park
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a stunning hiking paradise. Yet there are plenty of hikes outside of Grand Teton National Park that offer great adventure and remarkable beauty.
Backpacking the Alaska Basin
The Alaska Basin is one of the highlights of the entire Teton Mountain range. Here’s a detailed list on how to get there.
Black Canyon and Old Pass Road Loop
The Black Canyon to Old Pass Road Loop is a strenuous 11 mile loop in the Snake River Mountains, connecting two canyons from the Old Pass Road Trailhead.
Pole Canyon
Pole Canyon is a strenuous 3.1 mile hike in the northern Snake River Mountains that reaches an exposed ridge, providing stunning views of Teton Valley and the nearby Teton Mountains.
South Fork of Cascade Canyon
The South Fork of Cascade Canyon is a strenuous 5.5 miles in Grand Teton National Park that is accessed either from its top at Hurricane Pass, or the bottom at the back of Cascade Canyon.
Two Ocean Lake
The Two Ocean Lake hike is an easy 6.5 mile hike around a large glacial lake in northern Grand Teton National Park at the base of the Absaroka Mountains.
Phelps Lake Snowshoe Hike via Northern Closure
Snowshoeing to Phelps Lake from the northern terminus of the Moose-Wilson Road closure in Grand Teton National Park is a beautiful 4 mile round trip hike.
Rendezvous Mountain Trail
The Rendezvous Mountain Trail is a strenuous 3.6 mile trail that begins in Granite Canyon of the Teton Mountains and ascends up the back of its namesake mountain to connect with the top of the Jackson Hole Tram.
Two Ocean to Emma Matilda Lake
The Two Ocean to Emma Matilda Lake Loop in Grand Teton National Park is a fantastic 10 mile loop that features the best scenery from both Two Ocean and Emma Matilda Lakes, while also ascending Grand View Point as an added bonus.
Lakeshore Trail
The Lakeshore Trail at Colter Bay is an easy 2 mile lollipop loop hike found in northern Grand Teton National Park.
Granite Canyon to Open Canyon Loop
The Granite Canyon to Open Canyon Loop is a strenuous 20.5 mile lollipop loop using the two canyons in Grand Teton National Park as a wildly scenic loop hike.
Valley Trail
The Valley Trail is a strenuous 24 mile hike extending along the base of the Teton Mountains, mostly in Grand Teton National Park.
Moose Ponds
The Moose Ponds Trail is an easy 1.8 mile loop found at the base of Teewinot Mountain in Grand Teton National Park.
Death Canyon Loop
The Death Canyon Loop is a dramatically strenuous 27.2 mile lollipop loop that ascends Death Canyon, traverses the Death Canyon Shelf, winds through the Alaska Basin, and descends via the Static Peak Divide.
Avalanche Divide
The Avalanche Divide Trail is a strenuous 1.8 mile hike, accessed from the top of the South Fork of Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park.
Most Popular Hikes in Yellowstone That Aren’t Boardwalks
Yellowstone National Park has no shortage of beautiful and remarkable trails to explore. While the most popular trails will likely remain the boardwalks accessing the thermal features, venturing off the boardwalks can yield some unexpectedly mesmerizing results.
Must-Do Boardwalk Hikes in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is flush with incredible thermal features, many of them easily accessible thanks to a series of boardwalk hikes scattered throughout the park.
Static Peak Divide
The hike to the Static Peak Divide is a strenuous 8 mile (one way) trail that ascends up a small side canyon of Death Canyon in Grand Teton National Park.