Hikes in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park was the world's first national park and remains one of the most amazing parks in America. With fascinating geothermal features like the Old Faithful Geyser, a Grand Canyon with thundering waterfalls, and the last great bison herd, Yellowstone is a true treasure. Highlights of Yellowstone National Park [wp_ad_wide_page] Hiking Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is massive, covering nearly 3,500 square miles of beautiful forests, mountains, meadows, lakes, and streams. ... Read more.
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Lookout Point on the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park

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Lookout Point on the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park
Lookout Point, like Inspiration Point, is a panoramic overlook on the north rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Lookout Point offers a stunning view of the 308-foot Lower Falls tier of Yellowstone Falls. Similar to Inspiration Point, you may drive right up to Lookout Point or visit the overlook as a stop on North Rim Trail. The minimum distance to Lookout Point is 0. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone · National Parks · Waterfalls
Distance: 0.15 miles · Elevation change: 25 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 4, 2012 Last updated: April 13, 2026
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Inspiration Point on the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park

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Inspiration Point on the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park
Starting with the Upper Falls of Yellowstone Falls, The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River runs northeast for over 20 miles, carving a 1,000-foot deep gash in the pine-covered landscape. The north and south rims are separated by a mere 3/4 of a mile, with treacherously steep canyon walls painted in oranges, yellows and reds. While you can only see a sliver of Yellowstone Falls from Inspiration Point, there is plenty to get inspired about. ...Read more.
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Distance: 0.1 miles · Elevation change: 50 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 3, 2012 Last updated: April 16, 2026
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Porcelain Basin Trail in Norris Geyser Basin
in Yellowstone National Park

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Porcelain Basin Trail in Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park
Norris Geyser Basin is one of Yellowstone's prime hydrothermal areas, found on the west side of the park, several miles north of Old Faithful. Norris Geyser Basin is split into two areas, Porcelain Basin and the Back Basin. Each area has its own set of trails. The Porcelain Basin side of Norris Geyser Basin can be explored on two easy boardwalk loops. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Geyser Basins · Hydrothermal · National Parks
Distance: 1.1 miles · Elevation change: 100 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 1, 2012 Last updated: April 9, 2026
Wyoming

Back Basin Trail in Norris Geyser Basin
in Yellowstone National Park

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Back Basin Trail in Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park
Norris Geyser Basin is home to Steamboat Geyser, the tallest geyser in the world, found on Back Basin Trail. You'll have to get quite lucky to see Steamboat at full strength, as the geyser can go 50 years between major eruptions. Back Basin Trail is a 1.75-mile loop passing numerous hot springs and geysers. You can cut that distance in half by exploiting a shortcut just past Steamboat Geyser. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Geyser Basins · Hydrothermal · National Parks
Distance: 1.75 miles · Elevation change: 100 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 31, 2012 Last updated: December 9, 2025
Wyoming

Old Faithful Geyser
in Yellowstone National Park

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Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park
Sixty-percent of the world's geysers are found in Yellowstone National Park and the most famous of all is Old Faithful Geyser. Like Biscuit Basin, Old Faithful is found in Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin, an incredible one square mile area that contains over 150 geysers. Old Faithful Geyser has soaring bursts and is one of Yellowstone's most predictable geysers, erupting about every 90 minutes. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Boardwalks · Hydrothermal · National Parks
Distance: 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 25 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: August 29, 2012 Last updated: April 17, 2026
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