About
Length (round trip)10 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyModerate
Elevation gain193 ft up
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadGlacial Boulder, North Rim Drive
SurfaceRim path then a very steep canyon descent
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
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🎒 Backpacking

For the first 1- miles, you will walk near the canyon rim and have views of Silver Cord Cascade across the canyon. In another -mile, you will join the Washburn Spur Trail; after an additional -mile turn right onto the trail to Seven Mile Hole, which drops more than 1,000 feet in 2.3 miles. Safety notes: Watch your footing and conserve your energy. Be especially careful where the trail passes both dormant and active hot springs. Stay on the trail. The only reliable water source on the trail is the Yellowstone river. Check the Backcountry Situation Report for further information. Trailheads: Glacial Boulder pullout on the road to Inspiration Point.

Tips
Fourteen hundred feet down and back up, with active thermal features beside the trail near the bottom - stay on the path. Silver Cord Cascade is visible from the rim section on the way.
Location

Glacial Boulder, North Rim Drive

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