Paradise Valley

US-89

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Route Overview

Follow the Yellowstone River south from Livingston through ranch country to the north entrance of Yellowstone.

Distance

53 mi

Elevation Range

4,500–5,314 ft

Difficulty

easy

Season

Year-round

Start

End

Interactive Map

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Points of Interest

62 points of interest along the Paradise Valley corridor.

♨️ Hot Springs (3)

Yellowstone Hot Springs

★★★★½ 4.6 (887 reviews)

0.2 mi from route

Chico Hot Springs

★★★★½ 4.6 (3054 reviews)

0.4 mi from route

Boiling River (Yellowstone)

1.2 mi from route

⛺ Campgrounds (2)

Tiny Town Campground

★★★★½ 4.9 (37 reviews)

3.8 mi from route

Livingston Campground

★★★ 3.2 (79 reviews)

0.2 mi from route

🥾 Hiking Trails (3)

Pine Creek Lake Trailhead

★★★★½ 4.8 (137 reviews)

4 mi from route

Gold Prize Creek Trailhead

★★★★½ 4.6 (7 reviews)

4.4 mi from route

Meyers Lane Parking Lot

★★★★ 4.2 (6 reviews)

0.4 mi from route

🏔️ Recreation (54)

Yellowstone National Park (North Entrance)

0.1 mi from route

Cutler Lake

0.4 mi from route

Yellowstone River (Livingston)

1 mi from route

Green Lake

1.1 mi from route

Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce

1.2 mi from route

Livingston Depot

1.2 mi from route

Yellowstone Gateway Museum

1.3 mi from route

Yankee Jim Lake

1.5 mi from route

Arrastra Lake

1.6 mi from route

Rainbow Lake

1.6 mi from route

Upper Lake

1.7 mi from route

Aldridge Lake

1.7 mi from route

Fish Lake

1.8 mi from route

Lower Lake

2.1 mi from route

Cascade Falls

2.3 mi from route

Castle Lake

2.8 mi from route

Little Joe Lake

3.4 mi from route

George Lake

3.8 mi from route

Knowles Falls

4.8 mi from route

Dailey Lake

5.1 mi from route

Thompson Lake

5.1 mi from route

Pine Creek Falls

5.2 mi from route

Fire Lake

5.5 mi from route

Fitzpatrick Lake

6.2 mi from route

Jewel Lake

6.6 mi from route

Pine Creek Lake

6.8 mi from route

Shooting Star Lake

7.1 mi from route

Fawn Lake

7.1 mi from route

Passage Falls

7.4 mi from route

Charlie White Lake

7.5 mi from route

Blacktail Lake

8.1 mi from route

Alpine Falls

8.6 mi from route

Apex Falls

8.9 mi from route

Shower Falls

9.1 mi from route

Alpine Lake

9.2 mi from route

Crag Lake

9.4 mi from route

Champagne Falls

9.5 mi from route

Silken Skein Falls

9.9 mi from route

Specimen Falls

10 mi from route

Horsetail Falls

10.1 mi from route

Arch Falls

10.6 mi from route

Leech Lake

10.6 mi from route

Colley Lake

10.6 mi from route

Grotto Falls

11.1 mi from route

Twin Falls

11.2 mi from route

Crystal Lake

11.3 mi from route

Redfield Lake

12 mi from route

Palisades Falls

12.2 mi from route

Palisade Falls

12.4 mi from route

West Boulder Lake

12.8 mi from route

Cresent Lake

13.2 mi from route

Silver Lake

13.4 mi from route

Carpenter Lake

13.4 mi from route

Bridge Lake

14.5 mi from route

Connecting Routes

Routes that connect to the Paradise Valley for extended road trip planning.

Beartooth Highway

US-212 · 68 mi

Nearby Towns

Towns along or near the Paradise Valley route.

Livingston Gardiner

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Paradise Valley scenic drive?

The Paradise Valley covers about 53 miles along US-89, with an elevation range of 4,500–5,314 feet.

What towns are along the Paradise Valley?

The route runs from Livingston to Gardiner.

When is the best season to drive the Paradise Valley?

Recommended season: Year-round. High-elevation Montana corridors can close in winter; check current road conditions before you go.

How difficult is the Paradise Valley drive?

This corridor is rated easy. Use the interactive Backroads Travel Planner to preview the route and nearby points of interest before you leave.

Plan a Multi-Route Trip

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