Fern Cascades Loop
Begins near the Old Faithful Snow Lodge and follows a steep path to the Fern Cascades.
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Fern Cascades Loop Details
The one-way Fern Cascades Loop Trail begins near the Old Faithful Snow Lodge and follows a steep path to the Fern Cascades, a stepped waterfall on Iron Spring Creek. The three-mile trail gains about 240 feet in elevation and is open for cross-country skiing in winter as well as warm-weather hiking.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Old Faithful to West Thumb
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Fern Cascades Loop
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Geyser Grill
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Bike Rentals at Old Faithful Snow Lodge
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Old Faithful Backcountry Office & Clinic
Located across from the new Old Faithful Visitor Education Center.
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Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli
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Old Faithful Basin Store
This was the very first store in the Old Faithful area, built in 1897.
