West Yellowstone

The most well-known entry point to Yellowstone National Park is West Yellowstone, which is located in southwest Montana close to the borders with Wyoming and Idaho. The West Entrance is less than a mile from the city, which borders the park's boundaries. This close proximity to Yellowstone's incredible 2.2 million acres is sufficient justification for travel. The allure of West Yellowstone, however, goes far beyond its proximity to the park. The community is surrounded by thousands of additional acres of national forest, and the Greater Yellowstone region draws adventurers all year long. From the edge of the city, trails of all kinds lead into this breathtakingly vast and open Montana landscape.

In Montana, West Yellowstone is not a brand-new vacation spot. The town has welcomed visitors for many years, supporting a thriving local economy that includes restaurants, theaters, and a huge movie screen. Additionally, you can always expect to see a lot of happy people, whether they are on the sidewalks or at the neighborhood rodeo. The neighborhood closest to Yellowstone National Park is West Yellowstone. The distance between the West Entrance and the town center is less than a mile. Because of its proximity, West Yellowstone is one of the most used bases for exploring the park.

One of West Yellowstone's most important outdoor community assets is the Rendezvous Trail System. Nearly everywhere in town can be reached on foot from the trailhead, which is located on the southern edge of the city limits. Over 35 kilometers of trails wind through the nearby Custer Gallatin National Forest starting from its notable Trailhead Archway. Outside of the park, West Yellowstone is surrounded by exceptional outdoor settings. And one of the area's vast landscapes, Hebgen Lake, is a prime example. This enormous reservoir on the Madison River is a hotspot for summer recreation and is located less than 20 minutes to the northwest.