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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction
Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
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Trail Difficulties
Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
- Map Markers
Trail Head
Photo
Directory Listing
Riding Area
TTF
Parking
Viewpoint
Information
Warning
Directions
Sight
Restrooms
eBike Charging Point
Water Fountain/Source
Gate
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
Ladder
Stairs
Bridge
Camping
Cabin
Lodge
Bear Cache
Dock
Ranger Station
Summit
Other
Yellowstone 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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Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 20, 2020Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 198
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 39
- Trails E-Bike
- 24
- Trails Hike
- 198
- Trails Trail Running
- 181
- Trails Horse
- 55
- Trails Dirtbike
- 17
- Trails Observed Trials
- 17
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 17
- Total Distance
- 789 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 323 miles
- Total Descent
- 85,954 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,493 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,771 ft
- Reports
- 5
- Ridden Counter
- 202
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 (West Entrance Rd to Old Thumb) Yellowstone - Old Faithful Region | |||
| Grand Loop Road (Norris Canyon Rd to West Entrance Road) Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Old Gardiner Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Natural Bridge Trail Yellowstone - Lake Area | |||
| Grand Loop Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| YCC Trail Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Yak Campground Rd Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Commissioner Lane Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Grand Loop Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Osprey Falls Trail Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Natural Bridge Campground Connector Yellowstone - Lake Area | |||
| North Entrance Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Yac Campground Loop Yellowstone - Northwest Region | |||
| Chittenden Road-Mt. Washburn Yellowstone - Canyon Region |
Mountain Bike Routes
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Yesterday
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yak Campground Rd Yellowstone - Northwest Region | Jun 20, 2020 @ 10:52am Jun 20, 2020 | Ideal | boneshakerbike | ||
| Osprey Falls Trail Yellowstone - Northwest Region | Jun 20, 2020 @ 10:52am Jun 20, 2020 | Dry | boneshakerbike | ||
| YCC Trail Yellowstone - Northwest Region | Jun 20, 2020 @ 10:52am Jun 20, 2020 | Ideal | boneshakerbike | ||
| Old Gardiner Road Yellowstone - Northwest Region | Jun 20, 2020 @ 10:52am Jun 20, 2020 | Dry | boneshakerbike |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | brendenmpostma | wishlist | trail | Osprey Falls Trail | Aug 2, 2020 @ 8:42pm 9 hours |
| Uelkins | ridden | trail | Old Bunsen Peak Road | Jun 29, 2020 @ 9:30pm Jun 29, 2020 |
| elcapitankyle | wishlist | trail | Natural Bridge Campground Connector | Jun 25, 2020 @ 10:03pm Jun 25, 2020 |
 | boneshakerbike | add | report | YCC Trail and 4 more | Jun 20, 2020 @ 8:56pm Jun 20, 2020 |
| roysterrobbie | wishlist | trail | Old Bunsen Peak Road | Jun 11, 2020 @ 5:45pm Jun 11, 2020 |
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