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Author: tobi
Activity: Not Specified
State: Wyoming (WY)
Distance: 2.76 mi 
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Rating: Unrated  
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FFT01

Distance: 2.76 mi Points: 774
Total Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
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Fairy Falls Track

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FFT001

Location: 44.515934, -110.831917
Begin on Fountain Flat Trail from N side of parking lot. Cross bridge, keeping eye out for thermal pools to R

FFT002

Location: 44.518585, -110.833183
Hike uphill; pass field of numerous yellow, orange, and white steaming geysers on R

FFT003

Location: 44.521568, -110.835220
Photo op: Midway Geyser Basin, a massive, fuming, turquoise pool

FFT004

Location: 44.527168, -110.842400
Turn L @ junction

FFT005

Location: 44.525684, -110.846283
Scenery changes to polished, gray burn land dotted with baby quaking aspens and new-growth pine before entering canyon

FFT006

Location: 44.525398, -110.850166
Bridge crossing; cool feet in fresh stream

FFT007

Location: 44.525902, -110.866318
Straight @ trail intersection; pass grove of mature lodgepole pines

FFT008

Location: 44.525951, -110.866631
Navigate over or under two permanently downed pines blocking trail

FFT009

Location: 44.525269, -110.869614
Turn 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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