Activities
Forge Your Path.
West Yellowstone isn’t a place you visit. It’s a place you claim.
The mountains call. Rivers roar. Trails disappear into high-country forests alive with wildlife. Snow transforms the landscape into a playground of powder and endless possibility, with Yellowstone just minutes away. Streets hum with frontier stories. Museums, historic walking tours, and local flavors pull you inside town—every meal, sip, and discovery its own adventure.
ATV & UTV
The trails around West Yellowstone take you farther than you’ve ever imagined. Ride ATVs and UTVs through the Gallatin National Forest, where well-groomed paths wind past rivers, streams, wildlife, and breathtaking mountaintop vistas. In winter, many of these same trails become prime snowmobile routes, keeping adventure alive year-round. Miles of paths once carved for logging roads—and some following old train tracks that once brought visitors straight from Idaho to Yellowstone—now lead you to explore Montana’s high country. Take the wheel, feel the terrain, and discover the adventurer in you atop a West Yellowstone mountain.
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
The national forests and mountains around West Yellowstone aren’t just beautiful. They dare you to explore. Trek through aspen and pine, hike across wildflower meadows, and climb to peaks that rise above it all. The Rendezvous Trail, a winter ski favorite, opens to hikers and bikers in summer. Riverside Trail takes you straight into Yellowstone and down to the Madison River. Bring your pet on the Boundary Trail along the park’s edge or explore the Frontier Trail right across from the Chamber of Commerce. Inside Yellowstone, over 1,000 miles of trails await. Easy strolls, rugged backcountry, and everything in between. It’s a hiker’s paradise—every trail challenging you to more.
Skiing & Snowshoeing
What could be better than a snowy escape into the mountains? Skis on. Poles ready. Crisp blue skies above. West Yellowstone puts over 50 kilometers of groomed trails right at your doorstep or push north to Big Sky Resort for some of America’s biggest slopes. Accessible from town, the Rendezvous Ski Trails challenge skiers of all levels, offering jaw-dropping scenery and a full biathlon course.
The pet-friendly Boundary Ski and Snowshoe Trail stretches 7.9 kilometers along Yellowstone’s western border. Ski or snowshoe straight into Yellowstone on the Riverside Trail, gliding along the Madison River where bald eagles soar, frosty bison graze, and trumpeter swans drift by. Rentals and local expertise in town make it easy to gear up and go! For a true winter thrill, hop on a snow coach into Yellowstone—accessing trails near Old Faithful and beyond.
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling in West Yellowstone is a premier destination activity. With over 400 miles of groomed trails, 150 inches of annual snowfall, and some of the best conditions in the West, it’s easy to see why riders flock here. Trails launch straight from town, cutting through the Custer Gallatin, Beaverhead-Deerlodge, and Caribou-Targhee National Forests. Whatever route you choose, powder-filled meadows and untamed backcountry await.
Local outfitters provide expert guides, top-notch gear, and rentals for all ages and skill levels. West Yellowstone is the closest winter entrance to Old Faithful, making it one of the most unforgettable snowmobile journeys in the country. For thrill-seekers, backcountry guides push your skills to the next level—leading you into deep powder, hidden terrain, and big-mountain riding. Winter in West Yellowstone isn’t just a ride. It’s a claim to the mountains.
Taste the Wild.
West Yellowstone doesn’t just serve meals. It serves the flavor of the West. Casual cafes. Rustic cookouts. Steakhouses that impress. Even a 50s diner spinning malt-shop oldies! Every meal is a story. Every bite a memory. Whatever you crave, it’s here—and it’s unforgettable.