A thin waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff.
3-5 Hours

Fairy Falls Trail

Yellowstone National Park

Enjoy a hike to one of Yellowstone's most spectacular waterfalls.

Fairy Falls, 200 feet (61 m) high, is one of Yellowstone's most spectacular waterfalls. From the trailhead, walk 1.6 miles (2.6 km) through a young lodgepole pine forest to the falls. You can continue 0.6 miles (0.97 km) to Spray and Imperial geysers, which adds 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the hike. Return the same way. Safety notes: Carry water and be aware of wildlife. Trailheads: There are two trailheads and two different approaches to reach Fairy Falls. Either park at the end of Fountain Flat Drive or park 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Midway Geyser Basin at the Fairy Falls Parking Lot. Parking is very limited.

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HikingTrailsYellowstone National Parktrailday hikeEasy hikeMidway Geyser BasinFairy FallsFairy Falls TrailMany hoursA few hourshiking

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Duration

3-5 Hours

Duration Details

This is either a 5.4-mile (8.6-kilometer) or a 6.7-mile (10.7-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Pets

No

Reservations

No

Location

Midway Geyser Basin

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