8 Classic National Park Hikes Every Backpacker Should Do
It's hard to find an ugly spot in the national parks. But these eight hikes take it to the next level, with gorgeous scenery and wildlife. Go for a walk.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Hikes; The Wagner Perspective/Wyoming Travel & Tourism
Yellowstone National Park's is America's oldest park, and many might say its grandest, too. This century-old natural landmark spans three states and a supervolcano, and has geothermic features such as geysers and hot springs that are found in few other spots on Earth. Yellowstone hikes will bring you past these and many more natural wonders, leaving your legs aching and your jaw agape. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of North America's only undisturbed ecosystems left, and backpacking in its pristine backcountry is a truly unforgettable experience. If you want a smaller (though no less rewarding) slice of Yellowstone life, check out the 20-mile trek to Electric Peak.
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Yellowstone National Park: Beaver Ponds Loop
Hike past expansive beaver ponds and prime elk habitat on this loop through Yellowstone’s scenic northwest corner.
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Find solitude in Yellowstone's mountainous northwest corner.
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Yellowstone National Park
In America's most celebrated park, adventure doesn't begin at the trailhead; it begins at trail's end.
Yellowstone National Park: Fairy Falls
This diverse 5.6-mile out-and-back, a park signature hike, passes colorful geysers and an eerie burn zone en route to a 100-foot cascade. Caution: Grizzly restoration area.
Yellowstone National Park: Tower Falls
This 11.8-mile ski or snowshoe loop explores a frozen waterfall and bison wintering grounds.
Yellowstone National Park: Blacktail Deer Plateau Snowshoe
Take advantage of the park's quieter winter season on this 9.4-mile snowshoe trek through wooded hills to an expansive plateau with endless snowy views.
Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone River Trail
Explore canyons and sageland in Yellowstone's backcountry on this 18.5-mile hike near the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Yellowstone National Park: Mary Mountain
Go where the buffalo roam on this 21-mile Yellowstone traverse.
