A turquoise hot spring pool surrounded by a boardwalk sits above a large lake.
30-60 Minutes

West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail

Yellowstone National Park

Stroll through a geyser basin of colorful hot springs and dormant lakeshore geysers situated on the scenic shores of Yellowstone Lake.

Stroll through a geyser basin of colorful hot springs and dormant lakeshore geysers situated on the scenic shores of Yellowstone Lake. Safety notes: Be sure to stay on the boardwalks at all times. Trailheads: West Thumb Geyser Basin Parking Area.

Tags

HikingTrailsYellowstone National Parktrailday hikeEasy hikeYellowstone LakesouthWest Thumb Geyser BasinWest Thumb Geyser Basin TrailGrant VillageLess than an hourhiking

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Duration

30-60 Minutes

Duration Details

This is a 0.6-mile (1-kilometer) loop trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

West Thumb Geyser Basin overlooks Yellowstone Lake. The boardwalk trail has two loops. The outer loop is a ½-mile, and the inner loop is a ¼-mile in length. There is designated accessible parking.

Pets

No

Reservations

No

Location

West Thumb Geyser Basin

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