Yellowstone Old Faithful Area Day Hikes

Here’s a list of Old Faithful area day hikes in Yellowstone: hike length, difficulty, trailhead location, and important things to know.

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Many Yellowstone hiking trails can be wet and muddy during the spring and early summer months. Snow may linger on higher elevation trails until July.

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Observation Point Trail

– Hike length: 1.6 miles round trip – Time required: 1 to 3 hours – Hike difficulty: Moderate The Observation Point Trail climbs 230 feet to provide expansive views of the Old Faithful area.

– Hike length: 5.4 miles round trip – Time required: 3 to 5 hours – Hike difficulty: Easy The Fairy Falls Trail is one of the Old Faithful trails that rewards you with one of the best Yellowstone waterfalls that is 200 feet high!

Fairy Falls Trail

– Hike length: 1.2 miles round trip – Time required: 1 to 2 hours – Hike difficulty: Easy The Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail is a must-do Yellowstone hike. It offers a stunning vantage point of the vibrant-colored Grand Prismatic Spring.

Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail

– Hike length: 6.3 miles round trip – Time required: 3 to 5 hours – Hike difficulty: Moderate It is one of the most isolated trails in Yellowstone National Park!

Howard Eaton Trail (Old Faithful Area)

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