Trails of Yellowstone National Park

The trails of Yellowstone span a vast area with hot springs, lakes, forests, and mountains across the park. The network connects places with steaming geysers, colored mineral deposits, and striking rock formations over more than 900 miles.

The paths were created along with Yellowstone's founding in 1872 as America's first national park. Since then they have been expanded and maintained to guide visitors to the park's natural wonders.

The paths connect visitors to Native American heritage sites and provide access to locations where early explorers first documented the park's natural phenomena.

Hikers should bring bear spray, water purification, and emergency supplies while keeping distance from wildlife. It is important to know the paths and be prepared for rain, snow-covered sections, and steep areas.

About half of all known geysers in the world are located along these paths in Yellowstone. This extraordinary concentration makes the area a place where nature lovers find something found nowhere else on Earth.

GPS coordinates: 44.69361,-110.74583

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27