Young Hopeful
The Young Hopeful geyser is a hit or miss experience.
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Young Hopeful Details
Located close to the edge of Firehole Lake, the Young Hopeful geyser is a hit or miss experience: depending on the groundwater it may erupt continuously or not at all. Eruptions are modest, usually only two feet high.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Madison to Old Faithful
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