Lower Falls
The ferocious Lower Falls send more than 37,000 gallons of water plummeting 308 feet every second.
Plan Around Lower Falls
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Lower Falls Details
The ferocious Lower Falls send more than 37,000 gallons of water plummeting 308 feet every second. You can choose to admire the falls from the paved overlooks on the north rim or follow the steep, 600-foot trail into the canyon right to the brink of the falls.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Canyon Village to Tower-Roosevelt
Nearby Parks Around Lower Falls
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lower Falls
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0.0 mi away
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
After the last major eruption, the Yellowstone River slowly eroded the soft rock of a former lava flow.
0.2 mi away
Uncle Tom's Trail
Uncle Tom's Trail was first constructed in 1898 by "Uncle" Tom Richardson.
0.3 mi away
North Rim Drive
The one-way North Rim Drive takes you to the aptly-named Brink of Lower Falls Trail.
0.3 mi away
Uncle Tom's Parking Area
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
0.4 mi away
Upper Falls Overlook
The Upper Falls Viewpoint not only gives you a good look at Upper Falls but also Crystal Falls.
