Waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park

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Waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park

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  • Mindy
    Louisville, KY39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I hiked down to the brink of the lower falls and it was amazing!!! I felt so close to the rushing water and the volume going past was impressive. Iā€™m sure itā€™s nice from an overlook, but if you want the full effect, take the trail down. The trail is EXTREMELY steep so itā€™s switchback after switchback after switchback. I wouldnā€™t recommend doing it unless youā€™re physically in decent shape. I continued on the North Rim trail and hiked up past Crystal Falls and on to the Upper Falls. I didnā€™t encounter one single person and the views were spectacular, but when I got to the overlooks, they were packed
    Written December 7, 2023
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  • Mindy
    Louisville, KY39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I hiked from the lower falls to the upper falls. Great hike with even better views. Just the volume of water rushing past you will make you feel small
    Written December 7, 2023
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  • John P
    South Deerfield, MA881 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A quick stop, a short hike, a 132 foot tall waterfall. The bison viewing in the area is popular. We caught our breath (at altitude) and moseyed along.
    Written July 1, 2023
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  • ItchyFeet
    Camarillo, CA7,752 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    After walking up to see the grand prismatic overlook you can continue on the trail to the fairy falls which is about a 5 mile hike. The walk is mostly flat even trail through the forest with not much to see. Once you get to the waterfall there wasnā€™t the amount of water falling that I was expecting. We were there in mid October 2022 so the spring rain and snow melt was done however itā€™s an interesting waterfall to see. If you have the time and want to go for a leisurely walk itā€™s a great place to walk out to the falls.
    Written October 29, 2022
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  • MNMd
    Minnesota60 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did this trail with Wildland Trekking on the day the park closed so some of the upper parts of the trail were flooded which meant we didn't do the loop but we went to the falls and back and then up the ridge and down. The views were amazing as many of the low areas were flooded and we managed to see Old Faithful from the top of the ridge which was more impressive than standing next to it.
    Written June 21, 2022
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  • Rick B
    Round Rock, TX1,305 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gibbon Falls is on the Gibbon River. the Gibbon River was named for Colonel John Gibbon who participated in the 1872 Hayden geological Survey of the park. The Gibbon rises at Grebe Lake in Yellowstone and flows to Madison Junction where it merges with the Firehole River to form the Madison River. Below the falls is a scenic canyon.
    Written September 23, 2023
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  • Alan G
    Boerne, Texas, United States65 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the most beautiful falls in Yellowstone. It requires almost no hike to see it. I prefer the smaller falls. It's a fine falls for a photographer.
    Written August 21, 2023
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  • seekingwarmerclimes
    Anchorage, AK100 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pretty cool waterfall and river you can view from an observation deck right off the side of the road. Great for people who canā€™t or donā€™t want to walk long distances. Not the most memorable of our stops in Yellowstone but worth a look
    Written July 24, 2023
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  • jojoma56
    New York City, NY84 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Itā€™s a brief stop after Mammoth Springs with a large parking area, store and bathrooms. View of falls is short walk from parking lot.
    Written November 18, 2022
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  • koabug
    Honolulu, HI1,622 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    cute little fall that you can see from the road. there are spaces on both sides of the bridge to spot and take a photo of the fall.
    Written July 6, 2021
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  • RaleighFrench
    Raleigh, NC264 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice falls, but driving down the long gravel road for 30 minutes or so was not so much fun. Unfortunately, you don't see the cave since it has collapsed. I can imagine it might be fun to wade in the river below the falls but we were too pressed for time to do so.
    Written September 10, 2021
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  • LaurenEA91
    Chadds Ford, PA369 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This pretty Waterfall is only about a 1/2 mile from the road. Parking lot is very small, there's maybe room for 8-10 vehicles. Definitely worth the few minutes, especially if you have the look out point to yourself for a few minutes.
    Written September 17, 2020
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  • Rick B
    Round Rock, TX1,305 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    As you are driving between the Mammoth Hot Springs and the Norris Geyser Basin you will come upon Rustic Falls. This beautiful little waterfall seems to be coming right out of the side of the road. There are pull-offs for pictures.
    Written September 23, 2023
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  • wallofvoodoo
    Utah44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The info says more than three hours. Closer to 11 hours, more if you come in through Grassy Lake trailhead. Beautiful hike. Few things to remember.

    Bring bear spray. We saw fresh scratches on trees when we went. Bring a rope to hoist your gear also at the hitching area.

    Bring plenty of water. Suggest 4-5 litres at least.

    Bring water shoes or sandals. You have to cross the Falls River. It is filled with obsidian & basalt. Bare feet won't work.

    Looking at about 18 miles round trip, bring a lunch. Can dump your packs at the horse hitches if you bring rope.

    A good thing to do while there is the field of the river. About 1/4 mile from the fork in the trail at the hitches. There is a pool of water in the river where you can swim. About 7 ft deep. Fed partially by warm springs so warm water.

    The falls are amazing. Nice & cool mist after a long day of hiking. My pics show about as close as you get on trail. Lots of Huckleberry bushes & Currants along the trail. The ripen in August. You can camp with a permit. Can also take horses, but have to leave them at the hitching posts at the trail fork. Great trip, highly recommend it.
    Written July 14, 2019
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  • Nettie2010
    Saint Charles, MO291 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice falls with a bit of a scramble down to put your feet in. We love to hike so we did the loop, but if youā€™re just in it for the falls, do the out/backā€”much quicker and easier.
    Written August 12, 2021
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