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Yellowstone National Park

📷 Grastel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Difficulty: Moderate
Trip length: 4–7 days
Budget: $300–$1,200; per person · excl. airfare
Best months: Jun–Sep

HikingBackpacking

Park entrance: $35 (Entrance - Private Vehicle) · source: NPS

Highlights

Geysers & hot springs
Lamar Valley wildlife
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Photos

Brocken Inaglory · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Brocken Inaglory · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Brocken Inaglory · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Brocken Inaglory · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Map

Trails (1)· Moderate

Mary Mountain-Nez PerceRepresentative
20.2 mi1,302 ft gainModerate~7.4 h
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Getting there

WYS Yellowstone (West Yellowstone) · 29 mi
JAC Jackson Hole · 69 mi
COD Yellowstone Regional (Cody) · 75 mi

Straight-line distances to nearby airports. Airfare and drive times are not included.

Permits & access

Reservation required

Backcountry permit required for overnight; be bear-aware and carry spray — confirm current rules on the official site.

Official permit & conditions ↗Last verified 7/24/2026