The Backcountry Conditions Map and Area Condition Details are not updated during the winter season. Check back in late April for current conditions.
Click on segments of trails, colored polygons, or icons for more information. General Information
Check out the snowpack map to see where and how much snow you could encounter. Reference the map located on the right side of the linked page (this map depicts snow depth).
Trails that are not suitable and closed year round to Stock Use: Osprey Falls, Bunsen Peak, Lava Creek, Wraith Falls, Sheepeater Trail, Tower Falls, Chittenden Road, Lost Lake, Artist Point/Point Sublime, Storm Point, West Thumb Overlook, Monument Geyser Basin, Harlequin Lake, Beaver Ponds, Upper Terraces, Trout Lake, Seven Mile Hole, North/South Rim Canyon, Avalanche Peak, Clear Lake, Elephant Back, Riverside, Shoshone Geyser Basin, Artist Paint Pots, Fairy Falls, and any geyser basin or thermal area.
With exception of qualified service animals, pets are not allowed in the backcountry.
Backcountry Office Hours
Backcountry Office Dates: Peak Season
NorthwestNortheastCentralSouthwestSoutheastSubmit Trail ConditionsHave you hiked the trails lately and want to submit trail conditions? Please email the Central Backcountry Office with the trails and date you hiked the trails and as much details as you can provide. More Information
Backcountry SafetyStay safe in Yellowstone’s backcountry! Carry bear spray, store food properly, check weather, and be prepared for changing conditions. 
SafetyStay on boardwalks, keep a safe distance from wildlife, store food properly—Yellowstone safety tips to protect you and the park. 
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Last updated: November 2, 2026