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Yellowstone National Park: Fairy Falls
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| Author: | johnbauman |
| Activity: | Not Specified |
| State: | Wyoming (WY) |
| Distance: | 2.84 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
This diverse 5.6-mile out-and-back, a park signature hike, passes colorful geysers and an eerie burn zone en route to a 100-foot cascade. Caution: grizzly restoration area TO TRAILHEAD: From W Yellowstone entrance, follow I-20 14 mi. to Madison Campground; R @ Madison Junction; follow signs to Old Faithful for 13 mi. R @ Midway Geyser Basin; park in Fairy Falls lot.
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| Distance: 2.84 mi | Points: 774 |
Fairy Falls Track
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FFT001
Location: 44.515930, -110.831902Begin on Fountain Flat Trail from N side of parking lot. Cross bridge, keeping eye out for thermal pools to R
FFT002
Location: 44.518589, -110.833199Hike uphill; pass field of numerous yellow, orange, and white steaming geysers on R
FFT003
Location: 44.521568, -110.835197Photo op: Midway Geyser Basin, a massive, fuming, turquoise pool
FFT004
Location: 44.527168, -110.842400Turn L @ junction
FFT005
Location: 44.525681, -110.846298Scenery changes to polished, gray burn land dotted with baby quaking aspens and new-growth pine before entering canyon
FFT006
Location: 44.525398, -110.850197Bridge crossing; cool feet in fresh stream
FFT007
Location: 44.525902, -110.866302Straight @ trail intersection; pass grove of mature lodgepole pines
FFT008
Location: 44.525951, -110.866600Navigate over or under two permanently downed pines blocking trail
FFT009
Location: 44.525269, -110.869598Turn L; approach Fairy Falls, a tall yet tame oasis cutting through the charred landscape; great spot for the family to enjoy picnicking, swimming, or rock-skipping Option: Continue .3 mi. NW to Imperial Geyser, which can be seen from the falls. Retrace trail to parking lot.
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