About
Length0.6 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain86 ft up
Typical time30 min
TrailheadWest Thumb, Grand Loop Road
SurfaceBoardwalk, largely accessible
Best seasonJune to September. Most park roads close to cars from early November to late April, and higher trails hold snow into July.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityWest Thumb Geyser Basin overlooks Yellowstone Lake. The boardwalk trail has two loops. The outer loop is a -mile, and the inner loop is a -mile in length. There is designated accessible parking.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake❄️ Winter use

Stroll through a geyser basin of colorful hot springs and dormant lakeshore geysers situated on the scenic shores of Yellowstone Lake. Safety notes: Be sure to stay on the boardwalks at all times. Trailheads: West Thumb Geyser Basin Parking Area.

Tips
Abyss Pool is one of the deepest hot springs in the park and an extraordinary blue. Fishing Cone, where anglers once cooked their catch in the spring itself, is on the lake edge. Largely accessible.
Location

West Thumb, Grand Loop Road

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