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Gibbon Falls is one of the most accessible and picturesque waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park. Dropping approximately 84 feet (26 m), it cascades in a fan-like shape over the edge of the Yellowstone Caldera, the remnant of a massive volcanic eruption that occurred about 631,000 years ago. Location and Accessibility The falls are located in … Read more
How to Get There and Brief Description Firehole Falls is a stunning 40-foot waterfall located in the Firehole Canyon, a rugged section of Yellowstone where the river has carved through ancient volcanic rock. Here is a deeper look into its history, geology, and how to best experience it. 1. Geological Origins The waterfall is a … Read more
How to Get There Fairy Falls can be reached from two different trailheads. The first trailhead, 1 mile south of the Midway Geyser Basin, begins at a steel bridge across the Firehole River and follows the Fountain Freight Road hiking/biking trail for approximately 1 mile before the hiking-only trail to Fairy Falls branches off on … Read more
Trailhead: 1.25 miles NE of Tower Junction on the road to the NE Entrance Distance: 3.7 miles (5.9 km) roundtrip Level of difficulty: Moderately strenuous A moderate trail which starts at the Yellowstone River Picnic Area and rises up to the eastern lip of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, following the rim of the … Read more
Trailhead: Pullout ¼ mile east of Lava Creek Picnic area, Mammoth-Tower RoadDistance: 1 mile (1 km) round tripLevel of Difficulty: Easy This short, easy hike takes only minutes. It travels through open sagebrush and Douglas-fir forest to the foot of Wraith Falls cascade on Lupine Creek. It is a good option for families with young … Read more
Trailhead: Boardwalk in front of Old Faithful Visitor CenterDistances: Several miles of trails, including a loop to the east and one to the westLevel of Difficulty: Easy Although Old Faithful Geyser, the most famous geyser in the park, is located in this area, the trails oriented around Old Faithful Village offer the opportunity to see … Read more
Trailhead: Pullout at Indian Pond, 3 miles east of Fishing Bridge Visitor CenterDistance: 2 mile (3 km) loopLevel of Difficulty: Easy If you would like to get a good view of Yellowstone Lake off the beaten path, without expending much effort, this could be the trail for you. This easy trail starts at the … Read more
Trailhead: 2.5 miles east of Tower JunctionDistance: 1 to 11 miles one wayLevel of Difficulty: Moderate to DifficultThis is a moderate trail which takes one to the lip of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone at the one mile point, then turns to the east and gradually climbs through sagebrush and grassy meadows, reaching the … Read more
Trailhead #1: Loop C in Norris Campground Trailhead #2: approx. 3/4 mile south of Beaver Lake Picnic Area Distance: About 13 miles round trip Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate; highest climb is about 400 feet Beginning in the Norris Campground, the trail traverses lodgepole pine forest as it follows Solfatara Creek for a short … Read more
Trailhead: West end of Pelican Creek Bridge, 1 mile (1.5 km) east of Fishing Bridge Visitor CenterDistance: 1 mile (1.5 km) loopLevel of Difficulty: EasyThis very short but scenic trail passes through a forested area to the shore of Yellowstone Lake before looping back across the marsh along Pelican Creek to the trailhead. The trail … Read more