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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
757km
Day 1: Temple Square → Logan Canyon Scenic Byway → Garden City
2h 14min · 194km3 stops
Temple Square
09:00 – 11:00
1h 28min · 137km
Logan Canyon Scenic Byway
12:00 – 14:00
46min · 58km
Garden City
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Bear Lake → Jackson Town Square → National Museum of Wildlife A…
2h 41min · 235km3 stops
Bear Lake
09:00 – 11:00
2min · 1.7km
Jackson Town Square
12:00 – 14:00
2h 39min · 234km
National Museum of Wildlife Art
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Mormon Row Historic District → Jenny Lake → Hidden Falls Trail
52min · 39km3 stops
Mormon Row Historic District
09:00 – 11:00
19min · 21km
Jenny Lake
12:00 – 14:00
33min · 18km
Hidden Falls Trail
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Snake River Overlook → Oxbow Bend → Colter Bay Village
1h 8min · 51km3 stops
Snake River Overlook
09:00 – 11:00
50min · 31km
Oxbow Bend
12:00 – 14:00
18min · 20km
Colter Bay Village
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Old Faithful → Grand Prismatic Spring → Fountain Paint Pot
1h 50min · 105km3 stops
Old Faithful
09:00 – 11:00
1h 38min · 94km
Grand Prismatic Spring
12:00 – 14:00
12min · 11km
Fountain Paint Pot
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Artist Point → Brink of the Lower Falls Trail → Hayden Valley
1h 4min · 64km3 stops
Artist Point
09:00 – 11:00
57min · 59km
Brink of the Lower Falls Trail
12:00 – 14:00
7min · 4.6km
Hayden Valley
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Norris Geyser Basin → Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces → Roosevelt Arch
1h 7min · 68km3 stops
Norris Geyser Basin
09:00 – 11:00
32min · 33km
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
12:00 – 14:00
35min · 35km
Roosevelt Arch
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Book national park entry and lodging well in advance as spots fill up quickly.
- 2. Carry bear spray and maintain a safe distance from all wildlife, especially bison and bears.
- 3. Check for seasonal road closures if traveling before June or after September.
- 4. Stay on boardwalks in geothermal areas to avoid dangerous ground.