Trails

Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike Trail

Abandoned railroad bed, 8mi RT, minimal gain. Grizzly country—carry bear spray and water.

★ 4.7 369 reviews

Artist’s Paintpots Trailhead

Easy 1.1-mile loop through geothermal sights; carry water and arrive early to park.

Avalanche Peak Trail

Lung-buster alpine assault: 2,100ft in 2.1 miles to exposed ridgeline with epic peak views.

★ 5.0 15 reviews

Avalanche Peak Trailhead 5N2

4.5-mile out-and-back; 2,100 ft gain. Relentless climb with a true summit payoff.

Bannock Ski Trail

Two miles of meadow skiing with wildlife encounters. Easy terrain for confident beginners.

Barronette Ski Trail

3.5mi ski run through dense forest. Easy terrain but avalanche-aware skiers only—check conditions, respect wildlife.

Beaver Ponds Trail

5-mile loop through bear country with rocky terrain, narrow bridges, and water birds. Bring noise markers and trekking poles.

Bighorn Loop Ski Trail

5.5-mile winter ski loop at Mammoth. Rolling terrain, 320ft gain, shuttle-dependent. Watch for bison and elk.

Bighorn Pass Ski Trail

10.5 miles of variable terrain with EXTREME avalanche danger at the summit. Winter mountaineering skills required.

Black Butte Ski Trail

14-mile alpine ski through exposed backcountry. Advanced skiers only—final 2 miles dangerously steep.

Blacktail Deer Creek to Yellowstone River Trail

Descend 1,100 ft to Yellowstone River's suspension bridge. Strenuous, scenic, solo-safe if sharp.

Blacktail Plateau Ski Trail

8-mile winter ski through high-country meadows with bison and elk. Exposed plateau demands fitness and navigation skills.

★ 4.9 1,727 reviews

Brink of Lower Falls

0.7 miles out-and-back. Steep climb back. The brink of Lower Falls rewards the grit.

Brink of the Lower Falls Trail

600 feet down. Exposed. Steep. Lower Falls point-blank—but only if you're fit. Hydrate. Grip tight. Respect the descent.

Bunsen Peak Loop Bike Trail

Ten miles of grit in grizzly country with 960ft drop. Go early—parking fills by 7am.

Bunsen Peak Trail

Earn panoramic summit views with 1,300 feet of elevation pain. Grizzly country—make noise, carry water.

★ 4.6 8 reviews

Buttermilk Trailhead

Easy forest walk; 444 ft gain; shade-heavy; extend to Two Top Loop.

Canyon Rim Ski Trail

4.5 miles of canyon rim skiing. Serious drop-offs, unmatched views. Tactical challenge.

Cascade Lake Trail

Meadow walk to Cascade Lake: 4.4 easy miles with wildflowers and elk. Bears present—make noise.

Chittenden Loop Ski Trail

5.3mi advanced ski loop with Mount Washburn views. Steep terrain, wildlife hazards, wind exposure. Winter only.

Chittenden Road – Mount Washburn Trail

5.8 miles of steady climbing with zero water and grizzly bears. Shortest Mount Washburn route—bring hydration and tactics.

DeLacy Creek Trail

Easy day hike to Shoshone Lake—flat, scenic, and crawling with moose and cranes. Hydrate.

Duck Lake Trail

Dual lake views in 0.8 miles. Fire recovery landscape. 1-2 hours. Sun exposure is real.

Dunraven Pass – Mount Washburn Trail

Lung-busting alpine ascent. Fire lookout views, no water, lightning threat, grizzlies in fall.