Firehole Lake
Seems rather ordinary until you realize that the entire lake is filled with hot - and sometimes boiling - water.
Plan Around Firehole Lake
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Firehole Lake Details
Firehole Lake seems rather ordinary until you realize that the entire lake is filled with hot -- and sometimes boiling -- water. What looks like morning mist over the lake and marshes is actually hot steam. A boardwalk trail leads you to the water's edge and past several geysers.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Madison to Old Faithful
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Firehole Lake
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0.1 mi away
Black Warrior Lake
It gets its dark color from the manganese oxide produced by the geyser.
0.2 mi away
Hot Lake
This lake stays hot all year, and is especially picturesque in the winter or in the evening.
0.5 mi away
Pink Cone Geyser
Eruptions of the Pink Cone Geyser take place in 18- to 25-hour intervals and can last up to two hours.
0.9 mi away
Great Fountain Geyser
The only predicted geyser in the Lower Geyser Basin, erupting once every 9 to 15 hours.
1.0 mi away
Surprise Pool
The deep blue color of Surprise Pool stands in sharp contrast to the crusty white sinter around it.
