Special Events in Yellowstone National Park

Gem of the Rockies
8:00 a.m. Sundays (June 15 - Aug. 31)
Garnet Hill lies at the heart Yellowstone's famed Northern Range, home to vast herds of wildlife and beautiful Rocky Mountain meadows. Hike through Pleasant Valley into the forest glen of Elk Creek and along the roaring Yellowstone River as we circle Garnet Hill on this "gem" of a loop trail.
Area of Park: Tower/Roosevelt
Difficulty: Moderate, but fairly long
Duration: 6 hours
Round Trip Distance: 7.5 miles/ 12 km
Elevation Gain: 300 feet/ 90 meters
Terrain: Stagecoach dirt road (1.5 miles) and maintained trail.
Type of Trail: Loop

Beaver Ponds Ramble
8:00 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays (June 11 - Sept. 1)
Join us for this diverse, lovely hike near Mammoth Hot Springs. Cool aspen groves, Douglas-fir woodlands and sunny meadows greet you as you walk the undulating terrain. Several tranquil ponds along the way hold the promise of some wildlife sightings, and the views of northern Yellowstone are spectacular.
Area of Park: Mammoth
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4.5 hours
Round Trip Distance: 5 miles/ 8 km
Elevation Gain: 600 feet/ 186 meters
Terrain: Hilly maintained trail
Type of Trail: Loop

Scenic Snow Pass
8:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (June 12 - August 28)
This loop hike takes you through the strange, jumbled boulders of the Hoodoos and through shaded groves of aspen and Douglas-fir. Snow Pass, an early travel route used by a variety of wildlife holds an array of landforms and vegetation. Finally, you'll revel in the mountain scenery and seasonal wildflowers of the Gallatin Range as we explore this delightful and diverse corner of Yellowstone.
Area of Park: Mammoth
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 5 ½ - 6 hours
Round Trip Distance: 6.8 miles/ 10.9 km
Elevation Gain: 550 feet/ 170 meters
Terrain: Maintained trail. A brief portion of this trail has a sharp drop-off on one side. Hikers who are afraid of heights may be uncomfortable on a portion of this trail.
Type of Trail: Loop

Avalanche Peak Experience
8:00 a.m. Saturdays (July 12 - Aug. 30)
For a truly "breathtaking" encounter with the wild side of Yellowstone, make the steep ascent above timberline to the knife-edged summit of Avalanche Peak. Here, in the heart of the Absaroka Range, your efforts will be rewarded with one of the most stunning panoramic views of Yellowstone. Enjoy this peak experience!
Area of Park: Fishing Bridge/East Entrance
Difficulty: Strenuous
Duration: 6 hours
Round Trip Distance: 4 miles/ 6.4 km
Elevation Gain: 2,100 feet/ 650 meters
Terrain: Maintained, steep trail
Type of Trail: Out and back

Shoshone Lake Discovery
8:00 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays (June 11 - September 26)
Take a hike straight into the wilderness of Yellowstone. Follow DeLacy Creek to the pebbly shore of Shoshone Lake, the largest backcountry lake in the United States and a beautiful destination for this backcountry hike.
Area of Park: Between Old Faithful and West Thumb
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4 ½ to 5 hours
Round Trip Distance: 6 miles/ 9.6 km
Elevation Gain: 200 feet/ 60 meters
Terrain: Maintained trail
Type of Trail: Out and back