YELLOWSTONE HIKE & FEATURE PICKER

Tell us your group size and ages — get the Yellowstone hikes and features that actually fit, linked to full details. Free, no sign-up.

Your group

Adults (16–64)
Young kids (0–7)
Steers toward easy, short, kid-friendly
Older kids (8–15)
Seniors (65+)
Include strenuous / exposed hikes?
e.g. Mount Washburn (elevation + weather exposure)
Bringing a dog?
Pets aren't allowed on Yellowstone's trails or boardwalks

No exact matches — here's the closest

Suggestions are based on our trail database and grow as we add more hikes. Browse all Yellowstone hikes →

Yellowstone Hiking FAQ

What is the easiest hike in Yellowstone National Park?

Short, flat, boardwalk-based routes like the Old Faithful area boardwalks and the Fountain Paint Pot loop are the easiest options. Use the picker above with young kids in your group to see the gentlest options that fit, with full details.

What is the best Yellowstone hike for families with young kids?

Look for trails or boardwalk routes rated easy, marked kid-friendly, under ~2 miles, with little elevation gain and no permit. The picker filters to exactly those when you add young kids to your group.

What is the hardest hike in Yellowstone?

Mount Washburn is one of the park's more strenuous options — a steep climb to over 10,000 ft with real weather and lightning exposure at the summit. Only include strenuous hikes if your group is fit and prepared for sudden weather changes.

Which Yellowstone hikes require a permit?

Day hikes on maintained trails generally don't require a permit. Overnight backcountry trips do require a separate backcountry camping permit — see our Backcountry & Fishing Permit Helper for details. The picker flags any suggested hike that needs one.