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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

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Jackson · Moran · Yellowstone National Park · West Yellowstone · Yellowstone National Park — start and end in Salt Lake City.

DAY01

Salt Lake City → Jackson

431 km · 4h 57m driving · Overnight in Jackson Town Square
  1. 09:00
    Salt Lake City· start
  2. 187 km · 2h 7m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Bear Lake Overlook
  4. 244 km · 2h 50m
  5. 15:00
    Jackson Town Square· overnight
DAY02

Mormon Row Historic District → Signal Mountain Summit

43 km · 54m driving · Overnight in Signal Mountain Summit
  1. 09:00
    Mormon Row Historic District· start
  2. 25 km · 21m
  3. 12:0014:00
    ⭐ Jenny Lake
  4. 18 km · 33m
  5. 15:00
    Signal Mountain Summit· overnight
DAY03

West Thumb Geyser Basin → Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalk

116 km · 2h 23m driving · Overnight in Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalk
  1. 09:00
    West Thumb Geyser Basin· start
  2. 86 km · 1h 43m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Old Faithful Inn
  4. 30 km · 40m
  5. 15:0017:00
    Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalk· overnight
DAY04

Artist Point → Mud Volcano

86 km · 1h 26m driving · Overnight in Mud Volcano
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Artist Point· start
  2. 73 km · 1h 12m
  3. 12:00
    Hayden Valley
  4. 13 km · 14m
  5. 15:00
    Mud Volcano· overnight
DAY05

Grand Prismatic Spring Overlo… → Madison River Wildlife Drive

84 km · 1h 29m driving · Overnight in Madison River Wildlife Drive
  1. 09:0011:00
    ⭐ Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook· start
  2. 78 km · 1h 22m
  3. 12:00
    Fountain Paint Pot
  4. 6 km · 7m
  5. 15:00
    Madison River Wildlife Drive· overnight
DAY06

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces → Lamar Valley

90 km · 1h 32m driving · Overnight in Lamar Valley
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces· start
  2. 82 km · 1h 21m
  3. 12:00
    Roosevelt Arch
  4. 7.5 km · 11m
  5. 15:00
    Lamar Valley· overnight
DAY07

Upper Mesa Falls → Salt Lake City

292 km · 3h 52m driving · long drive
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Upper Mesa Falls· start
  2. 179 km · 2h 40m
  3. 12:00
    Idaho Falls River Walk
  4. 112 km · 1h 12m
  5. 15:00
    Salt Lake City Temple Square
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Jackson, WY · Nights 1-2
  2. Stay in West Yellowstone or Canyon Village · Nights 3-6
Heads Up
  • Day 7: 6h 56m driving — plan rest stops
  • 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.