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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 Grand Tetons to the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone. This route focuses on accessible trails, iconic wildlife, and the best of the American West.
7days
21stops
815km
Day 1: Temple Square → Red Butte Garden → Ensign Peak
37min · 18km3 stops
Temple Square
09:00 – 11:00
16min · 7.9km
Red Butte Garden
12:00 – 14:00
21min · 11km
Ensign Peak
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Antelope Island → Garden City → Bear Lake
3h 6min · 241km3 stops
Antelope Island
09:00 – 11:00
51min · 65km
Garden City
12:00 – 14:00
2h 15min · 176km
Bear Lake
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Jackson Town Square → Mormon Row Historic District → Jenny Lake
3h · 259km3 stops
Jackson Town Square
09:00 – 11:00
2h 39min · 234km
Mormon Row Historic District
12:00 – 14:00
21min · 25km
Jenny Lake
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Taggart Lake → Oxbow Bend → Colter Bay Village
53min · 46km3 stops
Taggart Lake
09:00 – 11:00
21min · 7.6km
Oxbow Bend
12:00 – 14:00
32min · 39km
Colter Bay Village
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Old Faithful → Grand Prismatic Spring → West Yellowstone
1h 50min · 106km3 stops
Old Faithful
09:00 – 11:00
1h 39min · 95km
Grand Prismatic Spring
12:00 – 14:00
11min · 11km
West Yellowstone
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Norris Geyser Basin → Artist Point → Canyon Village
1h 16min · 71km3 stops
Norris Geyser Basin
09:00 – 11:00
48min · 45km
Artist Point
12:00 – 14:00
28min · 26km
Canyon Village
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Lamar Valley → Mammoth Hot Springs → Gardiner
1h 27min · 74km3 stops
Lamar Valley
09:00 – 11:00
47min · 37km
Mammoth Hot Springs
12:00 – 14:00
40min · 37km
Gardiner
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Book national park entry and popular trail parking in advance for peak summer months.
- 2. Carry bear spray and maintain a safe distance from all wildlife, especially bison and bears.
- 3. Check for seasonal road closures within Yellowstone, as some passes may remain closed until late June.
- 4. Stay on designated boardwalks in geothermal areas to avoid dangerous ground and boiling water.