Yellowstone River Trail
1 days · 23.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Yellowstone River Trail is known for
This 23.9-mile trail near Yellowstone National Park and Gardiner gains about 3,409 feet. Expect a moderate trip shaped more by the overall distance and cumulative climbing than by extreme grades.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 25,781 ft to 34,908 ft over 23.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.4 mi · 56%
- Downhill 2.2 mi · 9%
- Flat 8.2 mi · 34%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Yellowstone River Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Yellowstone River Trail scores 15/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Yellowstone River Trail?
The Yellowstone River Trail climbs roughly 3,409 ft total — about 143 ft per mile, topping out near 10,666 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from the USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails dataset (EDW), a work of the US federal government in the public domain. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.