Parks in West Yellowstone, Montana

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Looks so easy, but it aint. From the junction of the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers, the Madison River flows happily along the parks west entrance road for about 14 miles. A drive along the road will s... More on Trails

Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, making it America's first national park.  The park encom... More on GeckoGo

There is also the opportunity to visit some of the hot springs, while it is snowing out!! More on GeckoGo

Fawn Pass begins in Montana and enters Wyoming after crossing several fingers of the Gallatin River. Skiers find narrow snow bridges or log bridges over these streams and may want to carry skis acr... More on Trails

It may have been the perfect day we had--11 degrees, bright sunshine, and t More on Trails

The Fawn Pass Trail to Fan Creek is an easy hike through forested rolling hills and scenic meadows. The Fan Creek Trail (not shown on the U.S.G.S. map) is a newer fishing access trail established i... More on Trails

This is one of my most favorite hikes. You can go from Yellowstone park sid More on Trails

Daly Creek is the northernmost drainage in Yellowstone National Park. The hike makes a gradual ascent up the scenic valley, crossing the rolling meadows and open hillsides parallel to Daly Creek. T... More on Trails

This trail is actually in Yellowstone Nat'l Park, however it is before the More on Trails

The Black Butte Creek Trail begins just northwest of Black Butte. The trail parallels Black Butte Creek up a beautiful forested drainage to a meadow at the base of King Butte. The narrow valley has... More on Trails

The trail is as good as advertised. A wordk of advice on finding it. More on Trails

The Targhee Creek Trail parallels Targhee Creek to alpine Clark and Edwards Lakes near the headwaters of Targhee Creek. The trail follows the drainage between Targhee Peak to the west and Bald Peak... More on Trails

This is a beautiful, well-maintained trail. More on Trails

The Upper Gallatin Valley is a vast, open meadow that meanders along the Upper Gallatin River for many miles. This gives you the option of choosing your own distance. The relaxing hike through the ... More on Trails

Great trail, long, great veiws!!!! Fun in YNP!!! bring sandals so you can c More on Trails

The Riverside Ski Trail crosses very easy terrain. New skiers can try out the sport and ski to impressive views inside Americas first national park. No snowshoes or skate skiers here. Locals send f... More on Trails

As the guide says, this trail is groomed for classic skiing and well-marked More on Trails

A pair of high mountain lakes along the Continental Divide. Contrary to popular belief, the Madison Range does not end with the Taylor-Hilgards but continues south across Quake Lake into the little... More on Trails

First, let me state that the guide is incorrect on two fronts. #1, the mile More on Trails