West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail

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Overview

Trail Features

Dogs
Not Allowed
Fees
None
Kids
Allowed
Route
Out and Back
Users
Hikers Only
Length
0.6 mile
Parking
Yes
Surface
Boardwalk
Bathrooms
Yes
Elevation Gain
59 feet
Difficulty
Beginner
Trail Hours
Sunrise-Sunset
Parking Hours
Sunrise-Sunset
Water Fountains
None
Vending Machines
None

West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail is a 0.6-mile, heavily trafficked loop trail located in the southeastern part of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The trail can be accessed any time of the day for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching, preferably in summer and fall. The trail is rated easy with an elevation gain of only 59 feet, making is very family friendly. The West Thumb Geyser Trail affords amazing views of wildlife, wildflowers, colorful hot springs and dormant lakeshore geysers situated on the scenic shores of Yellowstone Lake. Be sure to stay on the boardwalks at all times.

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