Hiking Trails (91)

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

6–6.6 miles out-and-back, 1,500–1,590 ft gain. High reward for the effort.

Easy stroll to Wraith Falls. 0.8–1 mile round-trip. Carry water.

1.7–2 miles; 200–400 ft gain. Loop with big payoff at the overlook.

Hard 2.4-mile out-and-back; granite climbs; light traffic; high payoff.

Iceberg Ptarmigan Trail: 9.6 mi RT, 1,210 ft gain to Iceberg Lake. Tough but rewarding.

Easy to moderate out-and-back near Two Medicine Lake. Start early to beat crowds and weather.

Out-and-back Lamar River with an optional Specimen Ridge extension; long day, big payoff.

5.65 miles round-trip, 757 ft gain. Pack water, bear spray, and start before dawn to beat crowds.

10.6 miles out-and-back to Grinnell Glacier. Start before dawn, hydrate, and use the shuttle to trim miles.

0.6-mile loop, 56 ft gain; sun-exposed, crowd-heavy sunrise.

2.5-mile loop: scrambling on granite; quiet coastal payoff.

1.4 miles, ~800 ft gain. Steep canyon switchbacks; Wall Street awaits.

3.7 mi out-and-back. Moderate grit; bear country, ridge exposure.

2.3–2.8 km out-and-back. Short but steep; carry water and bear spray; summit payoff.

3-mile out-and-back over slickrock; safety cables and ladder lead to Corona Arch.

3.5-mile loop up Gorham Mountain. Rocky ascent with exposed granite; grit required.

6.5-mile out-and-back through sand to a 126-ft waterfall. Leg burn worth it.

Slot canyon expedition from Orderville: scrambling, wading, and rappelling options—4–8 hours, guided.

0.65-mile loop to Mesa Arch; easy path, big payoff—sunrise crowds.

Lung-buster to Siyeh Pass. Start before 7 AM, carry water, and shuttle Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge.

Out-and-back to Cassidy Arch. 3.1–3.5 miles; steep first mile; bring at least 2L water.

Highline Trail: Logan Pass to The Loop — 11.8 miles with exposed ledges and a hand cable. Carry 2–3 L water.

13.9 miles of dirt trail through bear country; plan a shuttle.

7.9-mile loop with a Primitive Trail scramble—test your grit. Start early, pack water.

2.7–3 miles out-and-back, ~600 ft gain; overlook delivers alpine panorama and wildlife sightings.

2.4-mile out-and-back with 350 ft gain. Canyon views and history, with stair access.

3.5 miles round-trip, easy to moderate. Water, falls, big payoff—start early to beat crowds.

2.8 miles round-trip; easy paved stroll with geysers along the route.

Hard loop with iron rungs and cliff exposure; big payoff at the summit.

Wall Street: 1.3 miles, 550 ft gain; slot canyon switchbacks—carry water.

0.4 mi out-and-back. Slot canyon shade, sandy arch payoff.

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

1.7-mile loop. Modest climb. Lake overlook rewards the early arrival.

1.5-mile loop with ocean ridges and Valley Cove rock beach. Parking is tight on weekends.

Flat loop through ancient cedars with creek views; dodge crowds with smart timing.

7.1-mile out-and-back with exposed ridgeline. Hydration and grit required.

4.4 mi out-and-back coastal stroll with ocean spray; start early to dodge crowds.

5.4-mile out-and-back to a chain-assisted ridge. Permit required for summit.

1.5 miles out-and-back; 50-ft ladder and cliff ledges — high exposure, big payoff at The Notch

8 miles out-and-back. Moderate workout with a final saddle push. Bear country ahead.

Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge: a lung-buster alpine day. Bring 2-3L water and a solid shuttle plan.

6.6–7 miles RT. Mostly flat early, final overlook payoff is real.

0.3–0.4 mile loop; easy access to Balanced Rock and La Sal views.

Boardwalk start, rocky finish; 0.9 miles round trip; heat tests you, doorway panorama awaits.

0.5-mile loop; stairs drive the effort. Wildlife near the pond and geology signs reward the climb.

13.9-mile one-way slog through open valleys; bear country—start early, arrange a shuttle.

Loop hike with granite scrambling; coastal views reward your grit.

Hidden Lake Trail: 5.1 miles round-trip, 1,325 ft gain. Start early to grab a spot.

1.5- or 2.5-mile trek with rolling hills and Earthquake Lake history.

1.5 miles, 400 ft gain. North Bubble climb with Jordan Pond payoff.

1.7 miles out-and-back, 985 ft gain; rock scrambling to a summit with Somes Sound and Echo Lake views.

Flat coastal path. Easy pace, big coast payoff. Park early or take Island Explorer.

8.5 miles round trip with 3,000 ft gain. The Top of Texas awaits—grit up.

10-mile Coffin Lakes objective; brutal ascent, creek crossings, true solitude.

12.7 miles of Class 4 scramble from Sand Flats; shuttle recommended; relentless sun.

Flat gravel loop. No excuses. Coastline tide pools reward the effort.

1.9-mile out-and-back; easy pace, tide timing decides the payoff.

1-mile out-and-back near Old Faithful. Rougher on the extended loop, big payoff at the viewpoint.

Flat loop with boardwalks; family-friendly and a quick nature fix.

Bertha Lake hike: 6.4 miles to the lake, 2,034 ft gain. Moderate climb; high reward for the effort.

10.5-mile slickrock loop; 1,962 ft gain. High effort, high payoff.

1.3-mile figure-8 coast walk. Easy terrain, plan for water and early arrival.

7.2 miles, 1,880 ft gain; relentless sun and switchbacks—summit panorama over Lake McDonald.

Loop ascent with iron rungs and exposed ledges; 2-3 hrs, 1k-1.3k ft gain.

0.7-mile loop to Running Eagle Falls—easy, family-friendly with a double waterfall payoff.

4.5 miles RT with stream crossings; shade and a riparian oasis reward the effort.

Flat loop at West Thumb: gentle boardwalk, geothermal colors, lake backdrop.

3.3-mile loop around Jordan Pond; flat east, rocky west; early start beats crowds.

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

Easy forested estate walk with a museum visit—low effort, high history payoff.

Dead River Trail: 2.5 mi one-way; summit via Stuart Gross adds up to ~7 miles round trip.

0.7‑mile slot canyon. Tech gear required; grit pays off.

6.8 miles out-and-back; 980 ft gain. Steady climb, big payoff at the summit.

3.2 miles; ~1,200 ft gain; iron rungs and ladders test your grit.

12.4 miles loop; 4,000 ft gain. Lung-buster scramble—bear country ahead.

5.4-mile out-and-back to Fairy Falls and Grand Prismatic Overlook—easy, shaded forest, big payoff.

Flat paved loop; easy stroll with canyon-floor water-play. Stay hydrated and move.

Flat loop. Zero excuses. Good for the mind.

1 mile out-and-back to a quiet lake; easy walk, bear spray in hand.

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

Coastal path to Thunder Hole: 3.4 miles round trip; Island Explorer helps dodge crowded parking.

0.5 mi to springs; 1.5 mi loop total; sun-drenched effort with a hot soak at the end.

1.8–2.5 miles, ~200 ft gain. Easy loop through cedar forest with lake reflections.

3 miles out-and-back. Upper Pool climb tests grit; bring 2–3L water.

4.2 miles, 2,600 ft gain to Granite Park Chalet. Start before sunrise; carry 3L.

10 miles RT to Seven Mile Hole. 1,200 ft climb; start early; bear spray required.

2.0 miles round trip; moderate climb; forest shade with muddy patches.

3.8 miles round-trip; ~675 ft climb; forested path to Aster Park Overlook—arrive early to beat crowds.

9 miles round-trip, 1,900 ft gain. Steady climb with switchbacks; wildflowers and quiet solitude.

Flat, paved 17.6 miles; easy pace with railroad history along the Madison River.