Yellowstone River Overlook Trail
Yellowstone River Overlook Trail

Yellowstone River Overlook Trail

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Yellowstone River Overlook Trail

Yellowstone River Overlook Trail

Distance: 4.6mi
Elevation: 640ft
Time: 2-2.5h

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The Yellowstone River Overlook Trail is a gorgeous route in the northern region of Yellowstone National Park. This trail is relatively easy and is a good hike for families with children. With low-traffic year round, the Yellowstone River Overlook Trail is a perfect place to enjoy the Wyoming wilderness in peace and solitude.

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Getting there

This hike begins at the Yellowstone River Picnic Area Trailhead on Northeast Entrance Road.

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Backcountry Campground

No

When to do

May to September

Pets allowed

No

Family friendly

Yes

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Low

Route Type

Out and back


Yellowstone River Overlook Trail
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Yellowstone River Overlook Trail Description

The Yellowstone River Overlook Trail is a fun hike for the whole family. This trail does not have a ton of shade, so be sure to layer on the sunscreen, wear a good sunhat, and bring lots of water for everyone in your hiking party. This trail begins at a picnic area where it is common to see wildlife looking for snacks, especially small critters such as birds and squirrels. If you do see animals, do not feed them under any circumstances. As with any hike in Yellowstone, it is important to remain bear-aware. Ensure that everyone in your hiking party is familiar with bear safety protocols and always hike with a canister of bear spray in case of encounters. With incredible views of the Yellowstone River canyon, the Yellowstone River Overlook Trail is the perfect route for a leisurely hike with the whole family. To make a day of it, bring along a camera and a picnic basket so you can spend quality time enjoying the beauty of the Wyoming wilderness and capturing precious memories with loved ones.

To hike this trail, begin at the Yellowstone River Picnic Area trailhead and follow the path southwest. The path follows the edge of the Yellowstone Canyon; watch your footing here and make sure kids stay well away from the canyon’s edge. After approximately 1.9mi, the trail will split; at this divide, turn around and retrace your steps back to the trailhead where you began.

The Yellowstone River Overlook Trail is the most scenic subsection of the Yellowstone River Picnic Area Loop: another trail that begins and ends at the Yellowstone River Picnic Area Trailhead.

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