Yellowstone National Park - Geyser Hill Loop Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Yellowstone National Park - Geyser Hill Loop Trail |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Nearby Town: | Jackson |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Old Faithful is located 16 miles south of Madison Junction, and 30 miles from the West Yellowstone Entrance. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.30 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Old Faithful Visitor Center |
| Trails Used: | Geyser Hill Loop Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Yellowstone National Park National Park Service P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168 307-344-7381 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This short loop trail gives hikers a chance of seeing a variety of geysers, from the ever-entertaining Anemone with its short intervals of 5-10 minutes to the impressive Beehive with its unpredictable eruptions reaching 100-150 feet. Numerous other combination loops or one-way walks can be chosen in the Upper Geyser Basin. Features such as Castle, Grand, Riverside, and Daisy geysers along with Morning Glory Pool are easily accessed using the Old Faithful self-guiding trail map. Details on geyser prediction times may be obtained by stopping by the visitor center. |
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