West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail
This short trail undoubtedly provides the some of the most outlandish, beautiful sights.
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West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail Details
Traveling through Geyser Basin, this short trail undoubtedly provides the some of the most outlandish, beautiful sights in a very short amount of time. Split into two loops, one of which is slightly longer than the other, this level trail follows a series of boardwalks through a rich geothermal area that features Thumb Paintpots, Seismograph and Bluebell Pools, Twin Geyser, Ephedra Spring, and more. Underwater geysers are visible from the shore, appearing as bubbling bulges on the nearby Yellowstone Lake's surface. The trail is accessible with assistance, as the loop nearer the lake experiences a slight elevation change.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail
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Yellowstone National Park
Established in 1872, America's (and the world's) first national park remains one of its most popular and, in the eyes of many, still the best.
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Twin Geysers
This duel-vented feature experiences eruptions lasting 3 to 4 minutes, and measuring over 75 feet in height.
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West Thumb
Located next to the parking lot for West Thumb Thermal Basin.
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Duck Lake Overlook Trail
This short, picturesque trail travels through grassy meadows and rolling hills burnt in the 1988 wildfires.
