Trails

Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike Trail

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

Avalanche Peak Trail

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

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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.

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.

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.

Canyon Rim Ski Trail

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

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.

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.

Elephant Back Mountain Trail

800-foot climb for panoramic lake views. Bear country—make noise, stay sharp.

Fairy Falls Ski Trail

Icy waterfall views, 10 miles. Thermal hazards real, bison frequent, shuttle mandatory.

Fawn Pass Ski Trail

11-mile alpine ski descent with moderate avalanche risk and Gallatin Range views. Backcountry experience mandatory.

Forces of the Northern Range Self-guided Trail

0.5-mile Northern Range boardwalk. 11 exhibits. Keep 100 yards from bears. No shade, no facilities—bring water.

Fountain Freight Road Bike Trail

Flat 8-mile gravel spin. Zero autos. Bears and bison frequent—stay 100 yards clear.

Fountain Paint Pot Trail

Short boardwalk, serious thermal hazards. Four feature types in 30 minutes—don't leave pavement.