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Gibbon Falls
Spot where the river plunges over the northern edge of the Yellowstone caldera
Plan Around Gibbon Falls
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Gibbon Falls Details
The scenic Gibbons Falls marks the spot where the river plunges over the northern edge of the Yellowstone caldera, about midway between Norris Geyser Basin and Madison Junction. The Gibbon Falls Picnic Area is located just south of the Gibbons Falls Overlook.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gibbon Falls
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0.4 mi away
Iron Springs
Located 5.3 miles north of Madison Junction on the Madison to Norris Road.
0.5 mi away
Gibbon Canyon
The Great Loop Road runs through the dark and rocky Gibbon Canyon.
1.1 mi away
Caldera Rim
Located 6.2 miles north of Madison Junction on the Madison to Norris Road.
2.9 mi away
Tuff Cliffs
Located 1.5 miles north of Madison Junction on the Madison to Norris Road.
3.2 mi away
Artists Paint Pots Trail
This easy trail provides an up-close look at the Gibbon Geyser Basin and over 50 active mud pots.
