A large, colorful hot spring as viewed from above.
1-2 Hours

Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail

Yellowstone National Park

Hike up to an overlook of Grand Prismatic Spring.

This trail gradually climbs 105 feet over 0.6 miles from the Fairy Falls Trailhead to a view looking down on Grand Prismatic Spring and the Midway Geyser Basin. Trailheads: Park 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Midway Geyser Basin at the Fairy Falls Parking Lot. Parking is very limited.

Tags

HikingTrailsYellowstone National Parktrailday hikeEasy hikeMidway Geyser BasinGrand Prismatic SpringFairy Falls TrailA few hourshikingGrand Prismatic Overlook Trail

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Details

Duration

1-2 Hours

Duration Details

This is a 1.2-mile (1.9-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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