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Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
Yellowstone
National Park is the world's first national park and one of the largest in
the contiguous United States. Sprawling across volcanic plateaus in the
northwest corner of Wyoming, Yellowstone contains more than two million
acres of steaming geysers, crystalline lakes, thundering waterfalls, and
panoramic vistas. There are more than 1,215
miles of marked hiking trails. Roads and facilities take up less than 3
percent of the park; the rest is wild.
Yellowstone National
Park is known for its steaming geysers, crystalline lakes, thundering
waterfalls, and panoramic vistas. No matter how many times you return to
Yellowstone, you will always find something new and different to enjoy in this 2.2
million-acre wonderland of scenery, wildlife and geologic wonders. Many
come to experience the park's restless geology; to see grizzlies, gray
wolves, and herds of buffalo; to fish legendary trout streams like the
Madison and the Yellowstone River.
In many
ways, Yellowstone is the epicenter of everything that's still wild and untamed in the
United States.
The National Park Service (NPS) protects this
unique resource (which includes five National Historic Landmarks) and its
visitors. "Old
Faithful” is only one of 10,000 unique thermal features found in the park.
The world's greatest concentration of geothermal features is located in this
park with hot springs, steam vents, mud pots, and 250-300 geysers. Close to
60 percent of the world’s geysers is in Yellowstone National Park. The park
crosses the Continental Divide three times and has 350 miles of paved road
winding through the park. You can enjoy free
ranger-led programs, sightseeing tours, fishing, boating, cross-country
skiing, and horseback riding. Since July and August have the most
traffic, you may want to plan your trip during the slower months. September
and October are wonderful months to visit. This is a quieter time in the
park and you may find some fall colors in early October. If you can get into
Yellowstone in spring (May and June), you will find plenty of wildlife –
many newborns. Winter is magical and from mid-December to mid-March the park
is open to oversnow vehicles. During these bitter cold months, wildlife
gather around the warm thermal areas where geysers and steam rise in eerie
mists and everything is covered with ice and snow.
There are numerous wolf packs in this area.
Each year, it draws 3 million visitors; by some estimates, one-third of the
U.S. population will visit this place during their lifetime. Come to
reconnect with the natural world. Get off the road and take a back country
hike. You’ll fall in love and come away with a sense of primordial America,
the larger-than-life landscape that existed before railroads, highways,
telephones, and a host of other technologies began to cut everything down to
size. Just Hike It!
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Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming, sporting stunning
mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife. The central feature of the
park is the Teton Range — an active, fault-block, 40-mile-long mountain
front. The range includes eight peaks over 12,000 feet (3,658 m), including
the Grand Teton at 13,770 feet (4,198 m). Seven
morainal lakes run along the base of the range, and more than 100 alpine
lakes can be found in the backcountry.
Elk, moose, pronghorn, mule deer, and bison
are commonly seen in the park. Black bears are common in forested areas,
while grizzlies are occasionally observed in the northern part of the park.
More than 300 species of birds can be observed, including bald eagles and
peregrine falcons.
There are many trails suitable for day
hiking. There are also many trails which can take you on a week + adventure.
Begin your hike by stopping at a ranger station or visitor center for
information and trail conditions. Whether changes may be dramatic, and trail
conditions may change suddenly and unexpectedly. At a minimum, carry water,
a raincoat or poncho, a warm hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a first
aid kit. It is recommended that you hike with another person.
"Easy" Hikes
: The trails very in length
and difficulty.
Grant Village Area
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Shoshone Lake - 6 miles - moderate
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Lake Overlook - 2 miles - moderate
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Riddle Lake - 5 miles - moderate
Fishing Bridge - Lake Area
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Elephant Back Mountain - 3 miles - moderate/difficult
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Pelican Creek - 1 mile - easy
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Storm Point - 3 miles - easy/moderate
Mammoth Hot Springs Area
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Beaver Ponds Loop - 5 miles - easy/moderate
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Bunsen Park - 4 miles - somewhat strenuous
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Wraith falls 1 mile - easy
Old Faithful Area
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Fairy falls - 5 to 6 miles - easy
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Mystic Falls - 2.4 miles - moderate
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Lone Star Geyser - 5 miles - easy
Lamar Valley Area
Canyon Area
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Clear Lake/Ribbon Lake Loop 3 to 6 miles - easy
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Cascade Lake - 5 miles - easy
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Mt. Washburn - 6 miles - somewhat strenuous
Tower-Roosevelt Area
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Lost Lake Loop - 4 miles - easy/moderate
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Tower falls - 1 mile - somewhat strenuous
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Yellowstone River Picnic Area - 4 miles - easy
Backpacking
& Backcountry
Camping in Yellowstone
Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system,
and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for all overnight stays. Each
designated campsite has a maximum limit for the number of people and stock
allowed per night. Although permits must be obtained in person no more
than 48 hours in advance, backcountry campsites may be reserved in advance.
Requests for reservations must be submitted by mail or in person. Check with
the Park Service for more information. Also, check out this
Online Backcountry Trip Planner.
Hiking
in Bear Country
Yellowstone is home to both grizzly and black bears. When humans enter bear
country, our status of being on the top of the food chain changes. Bears
are very cunning creatures who will go to great lengths to get to food.
Although the risk of an encounter with a bear is low, there are no
guarantees of your safety. Minimize your risks by following the guidelines
below: :
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Tell a friend, co-worker,
parent, neighbor or someone where you are going. You should set a
specific date and time that if you do not contact this person that they
should contact a specific authority. You should also make use of trail
head registers if available. If trail head registers are not available,
you should register or notify the controlling authority of the area you
are entering.
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Check with the local park service
or controlling authority on any reports of bear activity. You should heed
any specific warnings you are given. If you spot bears or signs or recent
bear activities like tracks or fresh droppings, you should report this to
any other hikers you meet and the controlling authority.
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Never hike alone in bear
country. In some places like the eastern part of Yellowstone NP it is
required at least four people travel on certain trails that have very high
bear activity. Thousands of years of evolution has taught bears that
humans are formidable opponents in a group and are more likely to avoid
groups of humans then a lone traveler.
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Bear spray is optional and
should only be carried for peace of mind. When purchasing bear spray make
sure the product you are buying is specifically for bears. Typically
these products will come in a twelve-ounce or larger can, have a shot gun
style spray pattern with a range of 25 feet, and cost between $40 to $60
US. Smaller products with a targeted spray designed for humans require
the bear to be even closer and precise aim. Keep in mind also that 25
feet is a very short distance and if will require nerves of steel and good
weather conditions to accurately deploy the bear spray.
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Make sure any food you pack with you
is stored in well sealed plastic bags and does not have a strong
odor. Most experts recommend double sealing your food stores, even on a
day hike. If you stop for a break make sure you pick up any food you may
drop. Not only does this follow Leave No Trace protocol, it discourages a
wandering bear to find the rest of the food source.
Water
Intestinal infections from drinking untreated water are
increasingly common. Should you drink the water? When possible, carry
a supply of water from a domestic source. Waters may be polluted by animal
and/or human wastes. If you drink water from lakes and streams, bring
it to a boil or use a water filter to reduce the chance of infection.
Hiker Campsites
Camping for hikers (non-back country) is limited to
the developed campgrounds located throughout the park. Campsites are
available by reservation (through Xanterra Parks and Resorts) and on a first
come, first served basis. The distances separating campgrounds and the
fact that the campgrounds typically fill early each day during the peak
visitation season will pose logistical problems for the front country hiker
or bicycle camper in Yellowstone. A limited number of campsites are reserved
for hikers and bicyclists at all campgrounds with the exception of
Slough Creek. Camping is not available at Old Faithful. If you are
traveling with a group of hikers or bicyclists, call Xanterra Parks and
Resorts prior to your arrival to check on group campsite availability; not
all campgrounds can accommodate groups. If you have access to a vehicle, use
it to find a campsite in your destination campground early each day.
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