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Grand Prismatic Overlook
Trail
0.3 mile
0.5 kilometer
point to point
80% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
79'
24 m
Descent: -69' -21 m
High: 7,357' 2,242 m
Low: 7,278' 2,218 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 11% (6°)
Dogs
No Dogs
Weather
Unknown
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“This overlook is one of the parks "must do" trails offering unparalleled views of Grand Prismatic from above.”
— Karl W
Features
Hot Spring · Views
Description
The trail climbs a little on a gentle grade before heading to a viewing platform. The platform offers possibly the best view of Grand Prismatic in the park, and there is quite a bit of space here to get your selfies and family photos. Most people turn around and run back to the parking area, but the trail continues northwest from the viewing platform and down one switchback to rejoin the Fairy Falls Trail.
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Need to Know, Flora & Fauna, Runner Notes
Contacts
Land Manager: National Park Service - Yellowstone National Park
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