7 GREAT Yellowstone National Park Hikes for Older Hikers

Discover the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through accessible hikes for all adventurers. Begin at Artist Point, where a wheelchair-friendly path offers breathtaking views of the majestic Lower Falls. Stroll along the Mud Volcano Trail, with boardwalk trails past bubbling mud pots and hot springs. Conquer the West Thumb Geyser Basin, where walkways showcase vibrant geothermal pools against the stunning backdrop of Yellowstone Lake. Embark on the Upper Geyser Basin Trail, passing iconic geysers like Old Faithful, Grand, and Riverside geysers. At Fountain Paint Pot Trail, witness colorful hot springs and fumaroles. Conclude at the magnificent Grand Prismatic Overlook, offering a bird's-eye view of the park's signature rainbow-hued hot spring.
Special thanks to Josh of ThroughMyLens for helping me put this video together.

One other thing I wanted to be sure to mention is to definitely carry water. Especially in the summer and when doing the longer hikes among geothermal features.

[BrendaHaltom-csck]

Loved it Pops! I’m 74 and probably won’t ever actually never see Yellowstone in person! Glad you as an older person CAN! Love the painting in your room! Show us more of your art ok?❤️😀🇺🇸🌏⭐️

[bostonphotographer]

This didn’t pop up when it was uploaded, so we just watched. Very cool.

[timnichols]

That's awesome that you're doing your own channel! I see you all the time on your son's channel. Great video!

[lindsaystewart]

Yellowstone looks incredible!! Im hoping one day ill get to visit it!!!
That painting on the easel looks amazing!!

[filipzine]

Thank you for this!
I’m taking my dad there when he turns 75, so this video is just perfect for me and him.

[jymnmeier]

Great video Pops! Yellowstone is incredible beyond words. So glad you had a chance to experience it and can't wait to see more of the adventures you had there.

[brucevandenbosch]

Pops, and great trip my son and I took about 15 years ago. Redwood National and State parks, northern California, near the mouth of the Klamath River, an also spent time in Cresent City, an interesting harbor town, with tsunami history and rebuilding of the town.
We had very good, hot coffee at Vandenbosch drive through coffee.
Thank you and Joush for wounderful, informative road trip vidios.

[reneejones]

Pops has his own channel! I'm closer to Pops' age, so I'm gonna be watching both of you from now on. So happy to find this.

[LindaSolis-bs]

Thank you so much, Pops! I haven't visited Yellowstone since I went with my family in high school (1970s). Definitely overdue for another visit. Now I can see which trails I can do with my "senior issues." 🙂

[Galaxy]

Wow Pops… those paintings in the background look amazing!

[bigjimslade]

Thanks Pops. Last year we went to Grand Teton & Yellowstone for the first time. We hope to go back this year to do some hiking & this video definitely helps with suggestions.

[kellyjohnson]

You picked some of the best. The hike to lower Yellowstone falls is not horribly hard. Its switchbacks down to the overlook. Then switchbacks back up but there are benches to stop and rest on on the way back. Can’t believe you had never been there. I went for the first time in my 20s. What a great place! Everyone should see it. It’s incredible

[naomi_travels]

The "monster" looks like the Watcher in the Water. 😉 I know you'll get that reference. Congrats on your own channel!

[LarryRussell-xy]

I am 77years old, and plan to visit and hike Yellowstone in July 2025.

[elizabethmccarthy]

My dad and a few uncles are planning a trip to Yellowstone this October, and there's a few mobility issues various members in the group have. This video is so nice to find good trails they'll be able to do!

[zed]

I, too, didn't make it to Yellowstone until my 60s. I drove up from my home in San Diego and spent 5 nights in the park in September 2021. Artist's Point, Grand Prismatic Overlook, and West Thumb were also high on my list. As fantastic as Yellowstone is, I enjoyed the stunning Grand Tetons more on my way to/from Yellowstone.

[violetbf]

I see the monster, indeed! Great video, Pops. 🙌🏽

[Az_VanGo]

Super! Want to head to Canada this year…. May hit Yellowstone on the way, since I want to also visit a friend in wyoming

[bobwallis]

Went there the year I retired at 62. Went twice before, but this last trip was really You and Josh make great

[Cindyfromok]

It's our VERY FAVORITE National Park! Thank you Pops!