7 days / 89 miles / 32 hours 48 minutes
"Hikes in the relatively low-elevation area around the park’s North Entrance highlight scenic canyons, panoramic peaks and numerous lakes, streams and waterfalls, all under the backdrop of the Gallatin Range." - Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks by Lonely Planet, Bradley Mayhew, and Carolyn McCarthy
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Day 1
Day 2
9:00 am - 0.2 miles / 5 minutes - 9:06 am
"An enjoyable loop hike, perfect if you’re overnighting at Mammoth, that climbs to five ponds and offers a good chance of spotting moose and waterfowl"
9:06 am - 5.7 miles / 3 hours - 12:06 pm
12:06 pm - 0.2 miles / 4 minutes - 12:11 pm
Day 3
9:00 am - 4.8 miles / 11 minutes - 9:12 am
"A short but steep hike up the side of an ancient lava plug for superb views, with the option of descending to an impressive canyon waterfall"
9:12 am - 2.2 miles / an hour 5 minutes - 10:18 am
"The mountain is actually an ancient lava plug, the surrounding volcanic walls of which have partially eroded away"
10:33 am - 1.9 miles / an hour - 11:34 am
11:34 am - 1.3 miles / 40 minutes - 12:15 pm
"The falls are a refreshing spot to linger over a packed lunch and contemplate the relentless chaos and synergy of the park’s natural forces"
1:15 pm - 4.5 miles / 2 hours 19 minutes - 3:35 pm
3:35 pm - 3.8 miles / an hour 16 minutes - 4:52 pm
Day 4
9:00 am - 0.2 miles / 5 minutes - 9:06 am
9:06 am - 11.6 miles / 7 hours 27 minutes - 4:34 pm
"A long but varied and incredibly scenic loop hike that offers superb views over half the park and gives a secret peek at hidden thermal features of the Mammoth terraces"
4:34 pm - 0.3 miles / 2 minutes - 4:37 pm
Day 5
Day 6
9:00 am - 4.8 miles / 11 minutes - 9:12 am
"Cache Lake is a satisfying 11.2-mile, three-quarter-day hike that is long enough to give you a workout, but not hard enough to wipe you out"
9:12 am - 11.8 miles / 6 hours - 3:12 pm
3:12 pm - 4.8 miles / 11 minutes - 3:24 pm
Day 7