Osprey Falls Trail
This 150-foot waterfall is surprisingly one of the park's least visited falls.
Plan Around Osprey Falls Trail
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Osprey Falls Trail Details
Named for the osprey and other fish hawks that inhabit the area in large numbers, this 150-foot waterfall is surprisingly one of the park's least visited falls. The trail follows an old road, and descends quickly into the bottom of Sheepeater Canyon, using a number of switchbacks and steeply graded areas as it travels across the fire-ravaged slopes of the canyon. The base of the falls, which is located just behind Bunsen Peak, provides the best views of these voluminous, roaring falls. The falls rush over dark rocks, producing massive clouds of mist as they plunge into the Gardner River. The climb out of the canyon can prove quite challenging, but a number of pretty mountain terraces are visible from points along the trail.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.5 miles
Estimated time
90 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Osprey Falls Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Osprey Falls Trail
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1.9 mi away
Kingman Pass
A mountain pass between Terrace Mountain and Bunsen Peak just south of Mammoth Hot Springs.
1.9 mi away
Golden Gate Canyon
The canyon located below Rustic Falls approximately five miles south of Mammoth Hot Springs.
2.0 mi away
Golden Gate
Plunges more than 1,400 feet in less than three miles.
