Added 2021-11-11
This 55-mile day trip from Livingston to Gardiner, Montana, is aptly named Paradise Valley. The trip is a stunning journey to Yellowstone National Park.
You'll follow the meandering Yellowstone River and the Absaroka Mountains to the east and the picturesque Gallatin Range to the west. The area is a perfect place to soak in a natural hot spring or try your pole at one of the most incredible destinations for trout fishing in the world.
The area offers scenic adventure year-round! This route to Yellowstone Nation Park is a vacation all on its own. Kayaking, white water rafting, hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing are all possible and encouraged in Paradise Valley.
We recommend extending your adventure past the necessary hour and exploring the area over a couple of days. Make a weekend of the drive and explore Yellowstone National Park in addition.
The Gallatin Petrified Forest Interpretive Trail in the Tom Miner Basin, Mallard's Rest Fishing Access Site, Mammoth Hot Springs, and the Ramshorn Peak are some of the stunning destinations we recommend.
On your way back to Livingston, you can take Route 540 instead of Highway 89 to make the trip a loop. You can stop in Pray, Montana, for a soak in a popular natural hot spring.