Wyoming road trip: Yellowstone to Grand Teton and Jackson

Explore Wyoming's most iconic natural landmarks across 3,409 km, visiting Yellowstone National Park with its geothermal features and Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Teton National Park with Jenny Lake and the Teton Range, Jackson Hole Valley, and unique attractions including Devil's Tower and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.

Distance
3409.0 km
Mode
route
Start
Yellowstone National Park
End
Big Horn Canyon
Stops
16
Video author
travmap
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Stops on this route

  1. Yellowstone National Park — Major attraction known for its geothermal features and nearly 500 geysers
  2. Grand Teton National Park — Majestic national park offering some of the state's best highlights
  3. Jackson Hole Valley — Valley surrounding the base of the Teton range, about 7,000 ft below Grand Teton
  4. Old Faithful — One of nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park, known for consistent eruptions
  5. Old Faithful Geyser — One of nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park, known for consistent eruptions
  6. Jenny Lake — Located in Grand Teton National Park, remarkable for its incredibly clear water
  7. Teton Range
  8. Jackson Lake — Large picturesque body of water in Grand Teton National Park, covering over 15 square miles
  9. Green River Lakes — Located in the Wind River range of western Wyoming, known for stunning natural beauty
  10. Shell Creek — Scenic creek in Wyoming
  11. Grand Prismatic Spring — Iconic hot spring in Yellowstone National Park
  12. Granite Creek Falls — Waterfall in Wyoming
  13. Snake River
  14. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area — Offers a unique and memorable experience for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts
  15. Devil's Tower — Dramatic 1,267 ft natural monument rising above the surrounding landscape in the Black Hills of northeastern Wyoming
  16. Big Horn Canyon — Breathtaking landscape with steep towering canyon walls and Big Horn Lake, created by the Yellowtail Dam on the Big Horn River

Useful for your trip

Timing
Book lodging or campsites months in advance due to Yellowstone's popularity of over 3 million annual visitors.
Where to stay
Grand Teton National Park offers numerous campgrounds, motels, and lodges with options ranging from rustic camping to comfortable accommodations.
Food
Jackson dining ranges from casual campfire barbecues to gourmet restaurants featuring wild salmon, buffalo burgers, and elk chops.
Tip
Jackson Hole attracts visitors year-round: summer offers Snake River rafting, while winters average over 500 inches of snowfall for skiing.
Tip
Flaming Gorge's canyon walls display brilliant red, orange, and gold colors at sunrise and sunset, making early morning and evening visits particularly scenic.
Tip
Flaming Gorge Reservoir has five full-service marinas and over 100 miles of trails for boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Avoid
Do not wear hats large enough to obstruct someone's view at theaters or shows, as this is prohibited by Wyoming law.
Tip
Grand Teton National Park features over 250 miles of hiking trails through forests, along rivers, and to scenic viewpoints.
Tip
Devil's Tower rises 1,267 feet above surrounding landscape and is located in the Black Hills of Crook County in Northeastern Wyoming.
Tip
Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area offers boating, fishing, water sports, and steep towering canyon walls above Big Horn Lake.

Video on this route

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