Upper Falls Overlook in Yellowstone National Park

Upper Falls Overlook

The Upper Falls Viewpoint not only gives you a good look at Upper Falls but also Crystal Falls.

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Upper Falls Overlook Details

The Upper Falls Viewpoint not only gives you a good look at Upper Falls but also Crystal Falls on the other side of the canyon. Upstream, you can see the former Canyon Bridge, now part of the North Rim Trail.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

Canyon Village to Tower-Roosevelt

Nearby Parks Around Upper Falls Overlook

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Upper Falls Overlook

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Upper Falls Overlook while the map context is still fresh.

0.1 mi away

Upper Falls

Drops 109 feet over a ledge of hard volcanic rock that is eroding slower than other rock in the canyon.

0.2 mi away

Uncle Tom's Parking Area

A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.

0.3 mi away

Uncle Tom's Trail

Uncle Tom's Trail was first constructed in 1898 by "Uncle" Tom Richardson.

0.4 mi away

South Rim Trail

This generally flat, easy trail follows the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

0.4 mi away

North Rim Drive

The one-way North Rim Drive takes you to the aptly-named Brink of Lower Falls Trail.