madison AND WEST ENTRANCE Area
harlequin lake
Escape the beaten path with a peaceful one-mile (1.6 km) out-and-back mosey to charming Harlequin Lake. With convenient highway access, this moderate hike is a wonderful diversion for wildlife watchers particularly interested in waterfowl...
riverside
A popular multi-use trail for all seasons, Riverside is a local favorite, leading hikers, bikers, skiers, and anglers along a relaxing path through the cool forests and beautiful meadows that flourish by the true-blue waters of the Madison River. With multiple trail lengths from 2.5 miles (4 km) to 4.5 miles (7.2 km) long, all flat and easy, Riverside is an excellent destination for both families with small children and laid-back adventurers...
two ribbons
A wonderful introductory walk or wrap-up jaunt on your way through Yellowstone’s West Entrance, very easy .75-mile (1.2 km) Two Ribbons Trail explores a forest thriving in the aftermath of an intense wildfire. This looping boardwalk ambles through regenerating woodlands and fields nestled between West Entrance Road and the Madison River...