Yellowstone National Park hiking guide
Bechler River
A 20.6-mile loop with 5,750 ft of climbing in Old Faithful, rated extreme.
Key facts
- Length
- 20.6 mi (33.1 km)
- Elevation gain
- 5,750 ft (1,752 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Area
- Old Faithful
- Horses
- Allowed
- Trip length
- Multi-day
About Bechler River
Located in the southwest corner of the park, the Bechler region is a low‑visitation, wetter area known for abundant waterfalls, wide meadows, and mountain vistas. The Bechler River trails offer a remote backcountry hiking and camping experience through scenic cascades and river corridors.
