About
Length (round trip)4.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadLone Star trailhead, Grand Loop Road
SurfaceFlat old paved road
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
AccessibilityThe Lone Star Geyser trail near Old Faithful is a trail/bike path that is accessible by wheelchair or other mobility devices.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🚲 Bikes

This pleasant, partially paved trail follows an old service road beside the Firehole River to the geyser. Lone Star Geyser erupts up to 45 feet (13.7 m) from a 12-foot (3.6 m) cone approximately every three hours. Safety notes: Cyclists must dismount at the end of the asphalt and walk the last few hundred feet. Trailheads: 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Old Faithful Overpass, just beyond Kepler Cascades Parking Lot.

Tips
A logbook at the geyser records the last eruption, so you can work out when the next one is due. Bikes are allowed on the old road, which makes the wait much easier to plan around.
Location

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