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Hiking in Yellowstone & Grand Teton: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 11 hiking trails in Yellowstone & Grand Teton by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking in Yellowstone & Grand Teton

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Hiking trails in Yellowstone & Grand Teton

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Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Not allowed on 5 of our 11 trails, to be confirmed for 6 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 11 trails in Yellowstone & Grand Teton; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Yellowstone & Grand Teton?

We list 11: 6 easy, 2 moderate and 3 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Yellowstone & Grand Teton?

Among the 6 easy trails, start with Cache Mountain, Wyoming (3.4 km, 40 min), Pollux Peak, Wyoming (3.7 km, 50 min) and Signal Mountain, Wyoming (6.1 km, 1 hr 10 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Yellowstone & Grand Teton?

They are not allowed on 5: Mount Doane, Wyoming, Mount Langford, Wyoming and Grand Teton, Wyoming. For 6 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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