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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
- mountain biking recent
- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
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SaveYellowstone National Park, encompassing 2.2 million acres, is one of America's premier wilderness areas. Most of the park is backcountry and managed as wilderness. Over 1,100 miles (1770 km) of trails are available for hiking. However, there are dangers inherent in wilderness: unpredictable wildlife, changing weather conditions, remote thermal areas, cold water lakes, turbulent streams, and rugged mountains with loose, "rotten" rock. Visiting wilderness means experiencing the land on its terms. If you choose to explore and enjoy the natural wonders of Yellowstone, there is no guarantee of your safety. Be prepared for any situation. Carefully read all backcountry guidelines and regulations.
There are numerous trails suitable for day hiking. Begin your hike by stopping at a ranger station or visitor center for information. Trail conditions may change suddenly and unexpectedly. Bear activity, rain or snow storms, high water, and fires may temporarily close trails. 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.
No permit is required for day hiking.
Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system, and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for all overnight stays. For more information on how to acquire permits, as well as important safety information, please visit the official Yellowstone websites at the links below.
The Yellowstone trails in Trailforks are mapped broadly within the official backcountry regions (map in backcountry situation report linked below). The backcountry regions are Northwest, Northeast, Canyon, Central, Old Faithful, Southwest and Southeast.
IMPORTANT: Before setting out, check the National Park Service's backcountry situation report (link below) for the most up-to-date information on park trails.
There are numerous trails suitable for day hiking. Begin your hike by stopping at a ranger station or visitor center for information. Trail conditions may change suddenly and unexpectedly. Bear activity, rain or snow storms, high water, and fires may temporarily close trails. 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.
No permit is required for day hiking.
Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system, and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for all overnight stays. For more information on how to acquire permits, as well as important safety information, please visit the official Yellowstone websites at the links below.
The Yellowstone trails in Trailforks are mapped broadly within the official backcountry regions (map in backcountry situation report linked below). The backcountry regions are Northwest, Northeast, Canyon, Central, Old Faithful, Southwest and Southeast.
IMPORTANT: Before setting out, check the National Park Service's backcountry situation report (link below) for the most up-to-date information on park trails.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
45 trails
- E-Bike
21 trails
- Hike
318 trails
- Trail Running
305 trails
- Horse
89 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
16 trails
- Observed Trials
16 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
16 trails
- Snowmobile
1 trails
- Snowshoe
89 trails
- Backcountry Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 29
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- 6
- 5
- 1
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 319
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 45
- Trails E-Bike
- 21
- Trails Hike
- 318
- Trails Trail Running
- 305
- Trails Horse
- 89
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 16
- Trails Observed Trials
- 16
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 16
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 89
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 42
- Total Distance
- 1,036 mile
- Total Descent Distance
- 417 miles
- Total Descent
- 102,196 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,493 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,771 ft
- Reports
- 20
- Photos
- 27
- Ridden Counter
- 2,041
Articles
Which Entrance to Yellowstone Should I Take?
Feb 23, 2022 from outsideonline.com
Planning a vacation to Yellowstone involves many details, one of which is deciding how you will enter the park
On Its 150th Birthday, Yellowstone Is as Incredible as Ever
Jan 25, 2022 from backpacker.com
Explore a geothermal wonderland with the help of Backpacker's experts.
Catch an Endless Sunrise on this Perfect Yellowstone Hike
Sep 30, 2021 from backpacker.com
This is one hike that's worth getting up early for.
Popular Trail Networks
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Popular Yellowstone National Park Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bunsen Peak Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Grand Loop Road (Norris Canyon Rd to West Entrance Road) Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Grand Loop Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Grand Loop Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Old Gardiner Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Fountain Freight Road Bike Trail Yellowstone - Old Faithful Region | |||
| Grand Loop Road (West Entrance Rd to Old Thumb) Yellowstone - Old Faithful Region | |||
| Osprey Falls Trail Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Upper Geyser Basin-Biscuit Basin Trail Yellowstone - Old Faithful Region | |||
| North Entrance Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Commissioner Lane Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Yak Campground Rd Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| YCC Trail Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Grand Loop Road Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris Canyon Rd) Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Lone Star Geyser Bike Trail Yellowstone - Old Faithful Region |
Photos of Yellowstone National Park Mountain Bike
trail: Upper Geyser Basin Trail
25 |
Dec 20, 2021 @ 4:28am
Dec 20, 2021
trail: Slough Creek Trail
4 |
Aug 8, 2021 @ 5:34pm
Aug 8, 2021
trail: Slough Creek Trail
17 |
Aug 8, 2021 @ 5:34pm
Aug 8, 2021
trail: Bunsen Peak Trail
6 |
Jul 10, 2021 @ 6:05pm
Jul 10, 2021
trail: Bunsen Peak Trail
6 |
Jul 10, 2021 @ 6:04pm
Jul 10, 2021
trail: Bunsen Peak Trail
5 |
Jul 10, 2021 @ 6:04pm
Jul 10, 2021
trail: Old Faithful Paved Loop
30 |
Feb 23, 2021 @ 6:49am
Feb 23, 2021
trail: Mount Sheridan Trail
18 |
Feb 21, 2021 @ 5:28pm
Feb 21, 2021Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Freight Road Bike Trail Yellowstone - Old Faithful Region | Aug 28, 2021 @ 8:35am Aug 28, 2021 | Ideal | aguynamedjoe SCMTS Staff | ||
| Grand Loop Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | May 9, 2021 @ 12:24pm May 9, 2021 | Ideal | jeshbarlow | ||
| Grand Loop Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | May 9, 2021 @ 12:24pm May 9, 2021 | Ideal | jeshbarlow | ||
| Osprey Falls Trail Yellowstone - Northwest Region | May 1, 2021 @ 11:45am May 1, 2021 | Dry | markegge | ||
| Old Bunsen Peak Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | May 1, 2021 @ 11:45am May 1, 2021 | Prevalent Mud | markegge | ||
| Old Gardiner Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | Sep 23, 2020 @ 4:55pm Sep 23, 2020 | Very Dry | boneshakerbike | ||
| Yak Campground Rd Yellowstone - Northwest Region | Jun 20, 2020 @ 10:52am Jun 20, 2020 | Ideal | boneshakerbike | ||
| YCC Trail Yellowstone - Northwest Region | Jun 20, 2020 @ 10:52am Jun 20, 2020 | Ideal | boneshakerbike |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Wbethke | wishlist | trail | Upper Geyser Basin-Biscuit Basin Trail | Jun 29, 2022 @ 9:07am 1 day |
| LukeAdFXJd | wishlist | trail | Fountain Freight Road Bike Trail and 2 more | May 16, 2022 @ 6:24pm May 16, 2022 |
| LukeAdFXJd | wishlist | trail | Chittenden Road-Mt. Washburn | May 16, 2022 @ 6:23pm May 16, 2022 |
| LukeAdFXJd | wishlist | trail | Old Gardiner Road and 2 more | May 16, 2022 @ 6:22pm May 16, 2022 |
| gregb406 | comment | trail | Access Road | Apr 27, 2022 @ 9:55am Apr 27, 2022 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | If only! This isn't a legal bike route. It's... | Apr 27, 2022 @ 9:55am Apr 27, 2022 | ||
 | trail | I have ridden this gravel road twice. Once on... | Jan 27, 2022 @ 8:11am Jan 27, 2022 | ||
| trail | You can’t bike down to osprey falls like... | Jun 26, 2021 @ 8:50pm Jun 26, 2021 | ||
| trail | The route shown on the map doesn't match the... | Sep 9, 2020 @ 9:20am Sep 9, 2020 |
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National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Continental Divide Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 45 | 115 miles | 6,572 ft | 48 miles | 4,905 ft | 3 | 19 | 382 | ||||
| E-Bike | 21 | 38 miles | 2,556 ft | 13 miles | 4,892 ft | 19 | 3 | |||||
| Hike | 318 | 1,034 mile | 102,195 ft | 417 miles | 5,492 ft | 24 | 20 | 1 | 1,162 | |||
| Trail Running | 305 | 966 miles | 95,518 ft | 389 miles | 5,492 ft | 20 | 72 | |||||
| Horse | 89 | 361 miles | 33,743 ft | 150 miles | 5,095 ft | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 16 | 11 miles | 1,362 ft | 6 miles | 3,619 ft | |||||||
| Observed Trials | 16 | 11 miles | 1,362 ft | 6 miles | 3,619 ft | |||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 16 | 11 miles | 1,362 ft | 6 miles | 3,619 ft | |||||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 10 miles | 1,503 ft | 7 miles | 1,362 ft | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 89 | 314 miles | 23,035 ft | 118 miles | 3,822 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 42 | 132 miles | 10,413 ft | 51 miles | 3,422 ft | 52 |
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