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Salt Lake City to Yellowstone and Grand Teton Explorer

A scenic journey from the Great Salt Lake through the jagged peaks of the Tetons to the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone. This route focuses on accessible nature, iconic wildlife, and easy-to-reach viewpoints.

7days
21stops
756km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Garden City · Jackson · Grand Teton National Park · Yellowstone National Park — start in Salt Lake City, end in Gardiner.

DAY01

Temple Square → Garden City

194 km · 2h 14m driving · Overnight in Garden City
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Temple Square· start
  2. 137 km · 1h 28m
  3. 12:00
    Logan Canyon Scenic Byway
  4. 58 km · 46m
  5. 15:00
    Garden City· overnight
DAY02

Bear Lake → National Museum of Wildlife A…

235 km · 2h 41m driving · Overnight in National Museum of Wildlife Art
  1. 09:00
    Bear Lake· start
  2. 1.7 km · 2m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Jackson Town Square
  4. 234 km · 2h 39m
  5. 15:00
    National Museum of Wildlife Art· overnight
DAY03

Mormon Row Historic District → Hidden Falls Trail

39 km · 52m driving · Overnight in Hidden Falls Trail
  1. 09:00
    Mormon Row Historic District· start
  2. 21 km · 19m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Jenny Lake
  4. 18 km · 33m
  5. 15:0017:00
    Hidden Falls Trail· overnight
DAY04

Snake River Overlook → Colter Bay Village

51 km · 1h 8m driving · Overnight in Colter Bay Village
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Snake River Overlook· start
  2. 31 km · 50m
  3. 12:00
    Oxbow Bend
  4. 20 km · 18m
  5. 15:00
    Colter Bay Village· overnight
DAY05

Old Faithful → Fountain Paint Pot

105 km · 1h 50m driving · Overnight in Fountain Paint Pot
  1. 09:00
    Old Faithful· start
  2. 94 km · 1h 38m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Grand Prismatic Spring
  4. 11 km · 12m
  5. 15:00
    Fountain Paint Pot· overnight
DAY06

Artist Point → Hayden Valley

64 km · 1h 4m driving · Overnight in Hayden Valley
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Artist Point· start
  2. 59 km · 57m
  3. 12:0014:00
    Brink of the Lower Falls Trail
  4. 4.6 km · 7m
  5. 15:00
    Hayden Valley· overnight
DAY07

Norris Geyser Basin → Roosevelt Arch

68 km · 1h 7m driving
  1. 09:00
    Norris Geyser Basin· start
  2. 33 km · 32m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
  4. 35 km · 35m
  5. 15:00
    Roosevelt Arch
Heads Up
  • Book national park entry and lodging well in advance as spots fill up quickly.
  • Carry bear spray and maintain a safe distance from all wildlife, especially bison and bears.
  • Check for seasonal road closures if traveling before June or after September.
  • Stay on boardwalks in geothermal areas to avoid dangerous ground.