Overview
About Yellowstone National Park.
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, millions of people come here each year to camp, hike, and enjoy the majesty of the park.
Weather
Yellowstone's weather can vary quite a bit, even in a single day. In the summer, daytime highs can exceed 70°F (21°C), only to drop 20 or more degrees when a thunderstorm rolls through. It can snow during any month of the year, and winter lows frequently drop below 0°F (-18°C), especially at night. Bring a range of clothing options, including a warm jacket and rain gear, even in the summer.
Entrance Fees
Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Vehicles must be private, non-commercial, and with a seating capacity of 15 or less.
Non-commercial group (e.g. church groups, scouts) traveling in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more people. Cost is per person. Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 snowmobiles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entry for visitors on foot, bicycle, ski, etc., when 16 years of age or older.
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Things to do
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Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike Trail
2-4 HoursAn abandoned railroad bed located near the north entrance of Yellowstone makes a beautiful bike trail.
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Avalanche Peak Trail
3-4 HoursExperience one of the most strenuous day hikes in the park and be rewarded with stunning views of some of the park’s tallest and most remote alpine peaks.
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Bannock Ski Trail
1-2 HoursThe Bannock Ski Trail is a 2 mile (3.2 km) easy ski that follows the old road bed that once used to supply the mining town of Cooke City, Montana.
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Barronette Ski Trail
1-2 HoursThe Barronette Trail is an easy 3.5 mile (5.6 km) one-way section of the Old Cooke City road and winds through conifer forest.
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Beaver Ponds Trail
2-5 HoursHike through forests, meadows of sage, and stands of Douglas-fir and aspen on your way to beaver ponds. You might see beavers or their sign, but you are more likely to see muskrats and water birds.
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Bighorn Loop Ski Trail
2-3 HoursThe Bighorn Loop Ski Trail is a 5.5 mile (8.85 km), easy to more difficult trail taking skiers on a loop through rolling terrain with outstanding winter landscape views.
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Bighorn Pass Ski Trail
8-10 HoursThe Bighorn Pass Ski Trail provides a variety of options for skiers to experience the northwest area of Yellowstone National Park.
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10-14 HoursThe Black Butte Ski Trail is a 14 mile (22.6 km) roundtrip ski that follows Black Butte Creek and offers mountain views.
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Blacktail Deer Creek to Yellowstone River Trail
4-5 HoursFollow Blacktail Deer Creek as it descends through rolling, grassy hills and Douglas-fir forest to a suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River.
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