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Mountains and Mammoths: The Tetons and Yellowstone Loop
Experience the majestic peaks of Grand Teton and the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone on this classic 7-day mountain loop. Designed for scenic beauty and accessible walks, this route explores the highlights of the American West.
7days
21stops
1142km
Day 1: Salt Lake City → Bear Lake Overlook → Jackson Town Square
4h 57min · 431km3 stops
Salt Lake City
09:00 – 11:00
2h 7min · 187km
Bear Lake Overlook
12:00 – 14:00
2h 50min · 244km
Jackson Town Square
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Mormon Row Historic District → Jenny Lake → Signal Mountain Summit
54min · 43km3 stops
Mormon Row Historic District
09:00 – 11:00
21min · 25km
Jenny Lake
12:00 – 14:00
33min · 18km
Signal Mountain Summit
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: West Thumb Geyser Basin → Old Faithful Inn → Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalk
2h 23min · 116km3 stops
West Thumb Geyser Basin
09:00 – 11:00
1h 43min · 86km
Old Faithful Inn
12:00 – 14:00
40min · 30km
Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalk
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Artist Point → Hayden Valley → Mud Volcano
1h 26min · 86km3 stops
Artist Point
09:00 – 11:00
1h 12min · 73km
Hayden Valley
12:00 – 14:00
14min · 13km
Mud Volcano
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Grand Prismatic Spring Overlo… → Fountain Paint Pot → Madison River Wildlife Drive
1h 29min · 84km3 stops
Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook
09:00 – 11:00
1h 22min · 78km
Fountain Paint Pot
12:00 – 14:00
7min · 6.0km
Madison River Wildlife Drive
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces → Roosevelt Arch → Lamar Valley
1h 32min · 90km3 stops
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
09:00 – 11:00
1h 21min · 82km
Roosevelt Arch
12:00 – 14:00
11min · 7.5km
Lamar Valley
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Upper Mesa Falls → Idaho Falls River Walk → Salt Lake City Temple Square
3h 52min · 292km3 stops
Upper Mesa Falls
09:00 – 11:00
2h 40min · 179km
Idaho Falls River Walk
12:00 – 14:00
1h 12min · 112km
Salt Lake City Temple Square
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Park entry requires a vehicle pass; consider the 'America the Beautiful' annual pass if visiting multiple parks.
- 2. Wildlife is abundant; always maintain a distance of 100 yards from bears/wolves and 25 yards from bison/elk.
- 3. Weather fluctuates rapidly; pack layers and comfortable walking shoes for boardwalks and easy trails.
- 4. Road construction is common in Yellowstone during summer; check the NPS website for real-time closures.
- 5. Day 7: 6h 56m driving — plan rest stops