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Glacier, Grand Teton, Yellowstone NP
Posted on 2/18/21 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 2/18/21 at 7:43 pm
Anyone ever hit all 3 of these parks in one trip within a 4-6 day window? Best route? Cities to fly in/out of? Recs.
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Posted on 2/18/21 at 8:35 pm to ChickenWing99
Seems like too much to try to squeeze in. You would lose a full day traveling between Glacier and Yellowstone.
4-6 days is pushing it for just Grand Teton and YS.
You need at least a full day in Grand Teton(preferably two).
You need a minimum two full days in Yellowstone(and that is just hitting the highlights and hauling arse) preferably three or more.
Plus you will want a couple of days to take in Jackson.
4-6 days is pushing it for just Grand Teton and YS.
You need at least a full day in Grand Teton(preferably two).
You need a minimum two full days in Yellowstone(and that is just hitting the highlights and hauling arse) preferably three or more.
Plus you will want a couple of days to take in Jackson.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 8:36 pm to ChickenWing99
You will need 10 days for a good trip to the 3 parks
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:01 pm to ChickenWing99
I would do Grand Teton and Yellowstone. And save Glacier for next time.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:37 pm to ChickenWing99
I'm doing it in 8 days in upcoming June. Flying into Jackson hole. Flying back out of kalispell Montana. First time for me.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:46 pm to ChickenWing99
Yes, but over 2 weeks.
Posted on 2/19/21 at 6:28 am to ChickenWing99
Did a week in GNP last year. You need at least 3 full days to enjoy it alone. Went to a state park one day, drove around Flathead Lake another and took a skilift at Whitefish Mtn another. Also explored Whitefish and Kalispell.
Doing a week in Teton/Yellow in May which may not be enough. Pick one or the other. Both are fantastic so you cannot lose.
Doing a week in Teton/Yellow in May which may not be enough. Pick one or the other. Both are fantastic so you cannot lose.
This post was edited on 2/19/21 at 6:33 am
Posted on 2/19/21 at 11:19 am to ChickenWing99
you need 2 weeks for that.
pick either glacier or YS/GT for a one week trip
pick either glacier or YS/GT for a one week trip
Posted on 2/19/21 at 12:38 pm to ChickenWing99
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Anyone ever hit all 3 of these parks in one trip within a 4-6 day window? Best route? Cities to fly in/out of? Recs.
If you figure this out, let us all know
We just did 4.5 days Yellowstone/GT in the winter, and I thought that was barely enough time.
This post was edited on 2/19/21 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 2/19/21 at 1:35 pm to ChickenWing99
I love Bozeman, and the drive through Paradise Valley to Yellowstone is beautiful, but I would fly into Jackson Hole instead. It will save you travel time, and you can spend more time exploring the valley.
Posted on 2/19/21 at 1:43 pm to Lima Whiskey
There's few places in the world that are worth taking your time more then that area OP. Seriously, absolutely stunning.
The problem with doing all 3 in that time, is you'll be in the car and not be able to enjoy walking around. If there's a Grizzly in Lamar Valley you won't have time to stop and watch it. You'll be hard pressed to wait for Ole Faithful if you miss it by 5 minutes, etc. I'm not one that's opposed to rushing, but you truly don't want to here.
The problem with doing all 3 in that time, is you'll be in the car and not be able to enjoy walking around. If there's a Grizzly in Lamar Valley you won't have time to stop and watch it. You'll be hard pressed to wait for Ole Faithful if you miss it by 5 minutes, etc. I'm not one that's opposed to rushing, but you truly don't want to here.
This post was edited on 2/19/21 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 2/19/21 at 3:21 pm to ChickenWing99
Been to all three. Top of your list needs to be Highline trail. Top ten trail in America. Also, make sure you do the offshoot up to the continental divide.
Posted on 2/19/21 at 3:26 pm to crazyLSUstudent
Definitely download the GyPSy app for Tetons/Yellowstone.
Its like having your own personal guide in the vehicle with you.
LINK /
Its like having your own personal guide in the vehicle with you.
LINK /
Posted on 2/19/21 at 6:34 pm to Edawg
The thing is about western Wyoming and Montana is its billionaires playground. It’s not like El Paso, Tx where you go once and have seen that done that. You could spend 6 days in his one of those parks and still wish for more, and more, and more.
Again, your itinerary would be nothing but driving. That area is very spread out and you aren’t going 90mph.
Again, your itinerary would be nothing but driving. That area is very spread out and you aren’t going 90mph.
Posted on 2/19/21 at 6:59 pm to crazyLSUstudent
quote:There are 2-3 in GTNP alone that I liked more than Highline.
Been to all three. Top of your list needs to be Highline trail. Top ten trail in America. Also, make sure you do the offshoot up to the continental divide.
Posted on 2/19/21 at 11:28 pm to ChickenWing99
Phenomenal beauty. Simply cannot do it justice in 4-6 days. Grand Teton and Yellowstone connect, so that's fairly doable, but adding Glacier would rush you to the point of it just being something to check off your to-do list.
Posted on 2/21/21 at 8:08 pm to League Champs
Going to Yellowstone in May. Travel guide suggests bringing binoculars. Is that necessary?
Posted on 2/21/21 at 8:45 pm to DeltaTigerDelta
Depends on what your hoping to see? Bison and elk, probably don't need them. Foxes, wolves, coyotes, bears, moose, small mammals, waterfowl, birds they are useful. They aren't usually close to the roads or trails.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 2:27 pm to Louie T
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here are 2-3 in GTNP alone that I liked more than Highline.
Please list them. We may return to Yellowstone/Grand Teton this summer. I would love to do these hikes.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 3:42 pm to Louie T
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There are 2-3 in GTNP alone that I liked more than Highline.
The Highline is the most overrated hike in Glacier Park. It’s beautiful but there hundreds of more miles of trail that are much more spectacular in the park.
What makes the Highline so popular is easy access. The backcountry of the park is where the magic happens.
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