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Yellowstone National Park hiking guide

Observation Point

A 1.4-mile out-and-back with 290 ft of climbing in Old Faithful, rated moderate.

Observation Point, Yellowstone National Park
Photo: KimonBerlin · CC BY-SA 2.0

Key facts

Length
1.4 mi (2.2 km)
Elevation gain
290 ft (87 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Old Faithful
Highest point
7,595 ft
Lowest point
7,333 ft

About Observation Point

This trail offers breathtaking views of the canyon, standing 800 feet above Angels Landing. The hike takes you through diverse landscapes, including Echo Canyon, with its dark slot canyon formations. The final viewpoint provides a stunning 270-degree panorama of the surrounding red rock formations.

Route map

Route map of Observation Point in Yellowstone National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Observation Point7,4007,5007,6000.00.51.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 7,595 ftLow 7,333 ft
Elevation runs from 7,333 ft to 7,595 ft over 1.3 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Old Faithful

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