Trip Idea
Day Hikes in the Canyon Area
Duration | Full Day |
Topic(s) | Trails |
Activities | Hiking |
Type | Kid Friendly, Active, Solitary/Remote, Inspirational, Outdoors, Group Friendly more » |
Parks | Yellowstone National Park |
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Yellowstone National Park
Cascade Lake Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Canyon Village
- Duration: 2–3 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Hike through open meadows to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen.
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Yellowstone National Park
Chittenden Road - Mount Washburn Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Canyon Village
- Duration: 3–5 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Head up the shortest route to the top of Mount Washburn where you can enjoy panoramic views and interpretive exhibits.
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Yellowstone National Park
Dunraven Pass - Mount Washburn Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Canyon Village
- Duration: 3–6 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Starting at the Dunravenn Pass Trailhead you ascend Mount Washburn on a trail with spectacular views. The Mount Washburn Trail and trailhead parking lot at Dunraven Pass will close for improvements August 6-27, 2019.
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Yellowstone National Park
Grebe Lake Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Canyon Village
- Duration: 3–4 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Hike along an old fire road through meadows and forest, some of which burned in 1988.
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Yellowstone National Park
Howard Eaton Trail (Canyon Area)
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Canyon Village
- Duration: 5–6 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Choose your destination on this trail that passes by four lakes, as you hike through forests, meadows, and marshes.
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Yellowstone National Park
Mount Washburn Spur Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River
- Duration: 8–10 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
A long hike from the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and up the east side of Mount Washburn.
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Yellowstone National Park
Observation Peak Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Canyon Village
- Duration: 5–6 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Hike to a high mountain peak for an outstanding view of the Yellowstone wilderness.
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Yellowstone National Park
Ribbon Lake Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River
- Duration: 3–4 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Take a stroll out to Ribbon Lake, also passing by Lily Pad and Clear lakes.
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Yellowstone National Park
Seven Mile Hole Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Hiking
- Pets: No
- Location: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River
- Duration: 5–8 Hours
- Season: Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time
Hike along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, enjoy views of Silver Cord Cascade, and then descend to Seven Mile Hole.
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Last updated: October 10, 2024