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Fountain Flat Drive
You'll see steaming geysers, Goose Lake, and the Grand Prismatic Spring from the road.
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Fountain Flat Drive Details
This short dogleg off of the Grand Loop follows the Firehole River into the Midway Geyser Basin. You'll see steaming geysers, Goose Lake, and the Grand Prismatic Spring from the road, and possibly bison as well. This quiet, eight-mile side road is also popular with mountain bikers and hikers.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Madison to Old Faithful
Nearby Parks Around Fountain Flat Drive
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Fountain Flat Drive
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0.4 mi away
Nez Perce Creek
Located along the banks of the Nez Perce Creek, an excellent swimming hole.
1.1 mi away
Firehole River
Located across from the banks of the Firehole River.
1.9 mi away
Fountain Geyser
This geyser is the only predictable geyser in the area, and erupts every 9 to 15 hours.
2.0 mi away
Steady Geyser
Steady Geyser is the largest constantly erupting geyser on Earth.
2.0 mi away
Young Hopeful
The Young Hopeful geyser is a hit or miss experience.
