Yellowstone National Park Four-Day Itinerary

Jul 16, 2024

Yellowstone National Park Four-Day Itinerary

Introduction

  • Overview: Exploring Yellowstone in four days with 20 stops.
  • Locations are listed in the order visited, not ranked.

Day 1

Gardner, Montana & Roosevelt Arch

  • Iconic stop at the North entrance.
  • Explore and drive through the arch.

Mammoth Hot Springs

  • Very popular, often crowded.
  • General store available for supplies.
  • Limited time spent due to crowds.

Wildlife & Scenery Stops

  • Various pullovers and overlooks.
  • More wildlife sightings (bison in the roadway).

Accommodation: Canyon Village (Moran Lodge)

  • Newer lodge, highly recommended.
  • Centrally located for park activities.

Lookout Point & Yellowstone Falls (Sunrise)

  • Spectacular view of the waterfall.

Day 2

Artist Point

  • Highly popular, best visited early (before 10 AM).
  • Beautiful overlook.

Uncle Tom's Point

  • Great upper falls viewing area.
  • Trail to the bottom of the waterfall: Red Rock Trail.

Brink of the Lower Falls

  • Stunning views.

Grand View & Inspiration Point

  • Amazing canyon views from different directions.

Hayden Valley

  • Best visited at sunrise or dusk for wildlife (bears, bison).
  • Multiple visits recommended for wildlife viewing.

Day 3

Mud Volcano & Dragon's Mouth

  • Quick, interesting stops.
  • Takes about 20 minutes total.

Barrel Spring & Gibbon Falls

  • Right off the main highway.
  • Short visits, easy to find.

Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook

  • Top attraction.
  • Crowded but well-managed.
  • Access via trailhead.
  • Ferry Falls trail nearby.

Yellowstone Lake

  • Favorite unexpected stops.
  • Engage in beach activities and boat rental.
  • Lake Hotel visit and picnic on the marina.

Day 4

Crystal Falls

  • Quick stop, quarter-mile trail.

Avalanche Peak Hike

  • Beautiful drive to the trailhead.
  • Epic scenery and hiking experience.

Kepler Cascades

  • Short, scenic stop.
  • Explore beyond the main overlook.

Old Faithful

  • Mandatory stop, crowd reaction part of the fun.

Biscuit Basin

  • Near Old Faithful. Features Sapphire Pool.
  • Trailhead to Mystic Falls: easy access, highlight.

Lewis Falls

  • Quick, 20-minute stop off main highway.

Moose Falls

  • Underrated, near Lewis Falls.
  • Short drive with a scenic walk path.

Conclusion

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