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.
Salt Lake City -> Grand Teton National Park -> Yellowstone National Park -> West Yellowstone -> Salt Lake City
- Bear Lake Overlook
- Jenny Lake Visitor Center
- Old Faithful Inn
- Artist Point
- Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook
- Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
- Upper Mesa Falls
Northern Journey to Jackson Hole
Salt Lake City Visitor Center
Salt Lake City Visitor Center, Salt Lake City, UT, US
Bear Lake Overlook
Bear Lake Overlook, Garden City, UT, US
Jackson Town Square
Jackson Town Square, Jackson, WY, US
Peaks and Reflections of Grand Teton
Mormon Row Historic District
Mormon Row Historic District, Moose, WY, US
Jenny Lake Visitor Center
Jenny Lake Visitor Center, Grand Teton National Park, WY, US
Signal Mountain Summit
Signal Mountain Summit, Moran, WY, US
Geysers and the Continental Divide
West Thumb Geyser Basin
West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Old Faithful Inn
Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalk
Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalk, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Canyons and Thundering Waterfalls
Artist Point
Artist Point, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Hayden Valley
Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Mud Volcano
Mud Volcano, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
The Vibrant Grand Prismatic
Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook
Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Fountain Paint Pot
Fountain Paint Pot, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Madison River Wildlife Drive
Madison River Wildlife Drive, West Yellowstone, MT, US
Terraces and Serengeti of the West
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Roosevelt Arch
Roosevelt Arch, Gardiner, MT, US
Lamar Valley
Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY, US
Waterfalls and the Return to Salt Lake
Upper Mesa Falls
Upper Mesa Falls, Ashton, ID, US
Idaho Falls River Walk
Idaho Falls River Walk, Idaho Falls, ID, US
Salt Lake City Temple Square
Salt Lake City Temple Square, Salt Lake City, UT, US
- Park entry requires a vehicle pass; consider the 'America the Beautiful' annual pass if visiting multiple parks.
- Wildlife is abundant; always maintain a distance of 100 yards from bears/wolves and 25 yards from bison/elk.
- Weather fluctuates rapidly; pack layers and comfortable walking shoes for boardwalks and easy trails.
- Road construction is common in Yellowstone during summer; check the NPS website for real-time closures.
- Day 7: 6h 56m driving — plan rest stops