Peaks and Geysers: The Grand Tetons to Yellowstone Loop
Discover the dramatic granite spires of the Tetons and the geothermal spectacles of Yellowstone on this iconic loop. This itinerary prioritizes easy boardwalk trails, prime wildlife viewing, and manageable driving distances through the Rocky Mountain interior.
Salt Lake City -> Jackson -> Grand Teton -> Yellowstone South -> Yellowstone North -> Idaho Falls -> Salt Lake City
- Jackson Town Square
- Jenny Lake Trailhead
- Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
- Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail
- Mammoth Hot Springs
- Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
- Antelope Island Buffalo Point Trail
From the Great Salt Lake to Jackson Hole
Salt Lake City Visitor Center
Salt Lake City Visitor Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Bear Lake Overlook
Bear Lake Overlook, Garden City, Utah, US
Jackson Town Square
Jackson Town Square, Jackson, Wyoming, US
Alps of America and Jenny Lake
Mormon Row Historic District
Mormon Row Historic District, Moose, Wyoming, US
Jenny Lake Trailhead
Jenny Lake Trailhead, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Signal Mountain Summit
Signal Mountain Summit, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Entering the Volcanic Heartland
Colter Bay Village
Colter Bay Village, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
West Thumb Geyser Basin
West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Prismatic Springs and Grand Canyons
Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail
Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Fountain Paint Pot
Fountain Paint Pot, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Artist Point
Artist Point, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Northern Loop Wildlife and Terraces
Norris Geyser Basin
Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Lamar Valley
Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Riverside Falls and Idaho Greenbelts
Gibbon Falls
Gibbon Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, West Yellowstone, Montana, US
Idaho Falls River Walk
Idaho Falls River Walk, Idaho Falls, Idaho, US
Scenic Valley Run to Salt Lake
Lava Hot Springs
Lava Hot Springs, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, US
Antelope Island Buffalo Point Trail
Antelope Island Buffalo Point Trail, Syracuse, Utah, US
Salt Lake City Visitor Center
Salt Lake City Visitor Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
- Verify seasonal road closures at the Yellowstone South Entrance if traveling before mid-May.
- Always carry bear spray and maintain a 100-yard distance from bears and wolves.
- National Park entrance fees apply; consider the America the Beautiful annual pass for cost savings.