Yellowstone National Park hiking guide
Brink of the Lower Falls Trail
A 0.8-mile out-and-back with 970 ft of climbing in Hayden Valley, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Elevation gain
- 970 ft (296 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Hayden Valley
- Paved
- Yes
About Brink of the Lower Falls Trail
A paved, often steep path with many steps leads from the North Rim to the Brink of the Lower Falls, where you can view the dramatic Lower Falls and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The route provides stunning canyon vistas but includes numerous steps that may be difficult for people with mobility limitations; accessible viewpoints and parking are available nearby on the North Rim Trail.
