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Route Overview
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A 5-day Yellowstone plan that spreads out the big loops, adds wildlife windows, and keeps drives realistic. Best for first-timers who want geysers, canyon views, and Lamar Valley without rushing.
Itinerary
07:00
15 min07:00
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West Entrance
Yellowstone National Park
15 min
08:30
180 min08:30
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Old Faithful + Upper Geyser Basin
Yellowstone National Park
180 min
12:30
60 min12:30
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Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
60 min
14:00
60 min14:00
🥾
Biscuit Basin
Yellowstone National Park
60 min
17:00
60 min17:00
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West Thumb Geyser Basin
Yellowstone National Park
60 min
07:00
90 min07:00
👀
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone - Artist Point
Yellowstone National Park
90 min
09:30
90 min09:30
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Hayden Valley wildlife
Yellowstone National Park
90 min
12:00
45 min12:00
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Mud Volcano
Yellowstone National Park
45 min
14:30
60 min14:30
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Yellowstone Lake shoreline
Yellowstone National Park
60 min
07:30
90 min07:30
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Norris Geyser Basin
Yellowstone National Park
90 min
10:30
90 min10:30
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Mammoth Hot Springs
Yellowstone National Park
90 min
16:00
180 min16:00
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Lamar Valley evening wildlife
Yellowstone National Park
180 min
09:00
45 min09:00
👀
Tower Fall
Devils Tower National Monument
45 min
10:30
30 min10:30
👀
Dunraven Pass Overlook
Yellowstone National Park
30 min
13:00
30 min13:00
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Gibbon Falls
Yellowstone National Park
30 min
15:30
60 min15:30
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Firehole Lake Drive
Yellowstone National Park
60 min
08:00
180 min08:00
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Lone Star Geyser Trail
Yellowstone National Park
180 min
13:00
60 min13:00
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Black Sand Basin
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
60 min
Creates a copy you can customize
5
Days
18
Stops
moderate
Difficulty
Best Season
May through September, best in September for wildlife and fewer crowds
Tags
#yellowstone#geysers#wildlife#multi-day#family-friendly