Grandview Point trail

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - Lookout Point

~0 min drive

Scientists think the oldest Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone formed in rock and sediments about 160,000 to 140,000 years ago. This canyon was not as deep, wide, or long as today’s canyon. Past and current hydrothermal activity altered and weakened the rhyolite, making the…

Cascade Lake Trailhead (4K5)

~3 min drive

From this trailhead you can embark on the following trails: Cascade Lake Trail Observation Peak Trail There is a dedicated parking lot at this trailhead. The nearest restrooms are location to the east at the Cascade Lake Picnic Area. Cascade Lake Trail A moderate 4.4-mile…

Artist Point-Point Sublime Trail

~1 min drive

Scenic 1.3-mile out-and-back with dramatic viewpoints and natural formations.

Mount Washburn Spur Trail

~1 min drive

16.89-mile out-and-back trail with 2,347 ft gain on Mount Washburn Spur Trail in Wyoming.

Wapiti Lake Trail

~2 min drive

Scenic 16.32-mile out-and-back to alpine Wapiti Lake in Wyoming.

Hayden Valley at Alum Creek

~5 min drive

Hayden Valley, is one of the best places in the park to view a wide variety of large mammals. Grizzly bears and black bears are often seen in the spring and early summer. Large herds of bison may be seen in the spring, early summer, and during the rut in August. Coyotes can…

Mud Caldron

~13 min drive

A large mudpot located near the parking area.

North Rim Trail

~1 min drive

Easy out-and-back rim hike with scenic views near North Rim.

Howard Eaton Trail: Fishing Bridge-Canyon

~2 min drive

Moderate out-and-back hike from Fishing Bridge to Canyon through thermal landscapes.

Dunraven Pass

~8 min drive

Look for abundant wildflowers in high-elevation wetlands near the road in this area. The volcanic rocks that underlie the Absaroka Mountains are rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron. These minerals weather into soils that can store more water and provide better nutrients…