Trails & Mileage
Best Yellowstone Day Hikes
Curated day hikes ranked by experience — short waterfall walks, geyser-basin overlooks, and full-day summit climbs, all reachable from Lodgepole Pines Retreat.
Grand Prismatic Overlook (1.6 mi)
The iconic aerial rainbow view of Grand Prismatic Spring. Easy 180 ft climb from the Fairy Falls trailhead — visit midday for peak color.
Mystic Falls Loop (3.5 mi)
A quiet forest hike behind Biscuit Basin to a 70-ft waterfall, with an optional climb to an overlook of the entire Upper Geyser Basin and Old Faithful.
Uncle Tom's Trail (0.7 mi)
A short but intense plunge — 328 metal stairs descending into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for a face-to-face view of the 308-ft Lower Falls.
Fairy Falls (5.4 mi)
A flat, easy walk to a beautiful 200-ft waterfall, often combined with the Grand Prismatic Overlook spur.
Mount Washburn (6.4 mi)
A moderate climb to a 10,243-ft fire lookout summit with 360° views over the heart of the park.
Avalanche Peak (4.0 mi)
Yellowstone's most rewarding strenuous summit (10,568 ft) — alpine meadows, scrambling, and views of Yellowstone Lake.
Storm Point (2.3 mi)
A flat lakeshore loop on Yellowstone Lake — great for wildlife and an easy family pick.
Bunsen Peak (4.6 mi)
A moderate summit near Mammoth with sweeping views of Electric Peak and the Gallatin Range.
Lonestar Geyser (4.8 mi)
A flat hike or bike along an old service road to a cone geyser that erupts roughly every 3 hours.
Trout Lake (1.2 mi)
A short, steep climb to a serene mountain lake near Lamar Valley where river otters are often spotted.
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