Yellowstone National Park hiking guide
Sky Rim
An 18.1-mile loop with 4,700 ft of climbing in Mammoth Hot Springs, rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 18.1 mi (29.2 km)
- Elevation gain
- 4,700 ft (1,432 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Mammoth Hot Springs
- Highest point
- 9,897 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,749 ft
About Sky Rim
This challenging hike follows the boundary ridge, offering breathtaking views of surrounding mountain ranges. The trail traverses rugged ridgelines, includes summits like Bighorn Peak, and features petrified trees along the way. Wildlife spotting opportunities are abundant, with frequent sightings of elk and bighorn sheep.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
