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Yellowstone National Park hiking guide

Upper Geyser Basin Trail

A 0.3-mile loop with 74 ft of climbing in Old Faithful, rated easy.

Upper Geyser Basin Trail, Yellowstone National Park
Photo: James St. John

Key facts

Length
0.3 mi (0.5 km)
Elevation gain
74 ft (23 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Old Faithful

About Upper Geyser Basin Trail

This trail offers a unique opportunity to explore the world's most concentrated geyser area, featuring famous geysers like Old Faithful and Grand Geyser. The path is generally easy to navigate, with wide paths and wooden stairs, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of this hydrothermal landscape.

Route map

Route map of Upper Geyser Basin Trail in Yellowstone National Park0.25 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

Nearby in Old Faithful

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