Fairy Falls & Imperial Geyser
The Fairy Falls trail near the Midway Geyser Basin leads to several backcountry highlights.
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Fairy Falls & Imperial Geyser Details
The Fairy Falls trail near the Midway Geyser Basin leads to several backcountry highlights of Yellowstone park. You only need to hike about a mile to reach the falls, and you'll pass the Grand Prismatic Spring along the way. Keep walking past the falls and you'll come to Imperial Geyser, which erupts with 10-foot fountains of water on a regular basis. Spray Geyser also is nearby.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Old Faithful to West Thumb
Nearby Parks Around Fairy Falls & Imperial Geyser
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Fairy Falls & Imperial Geyser
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1.6 mi away
Grand Prismatic Spring
The largest hot spring in the United States but also the third largest in the world.
1.7 mi away
Midway Geyser Basin Trail
Home to two of the largest thermal features in the park.
1.7 mi away
Firehole River Bridge
This historic structure is a gateway to the heart of Yellowstone's geothermal activity.
1.7 mi away
Midway Geyser Basin
The great writer Rudyard Kipling dubbed this area of large hot springs "Hell's Half Acre".
1.7 mi away
Fairy Falls Trail
These 197-foot waterfalls, some of the highest in the park, are a short, easy walk away from the big crowds.
