Mud Volcano Self-Guiding Trail
Undoubtedly the dirtiest part of the park.
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Mud Volcano Self-Guiding Trail Details
Undoubtedly the dirtiest part of the park, this area features a number of active thermal features, including extremely hot mud pots, fissures, and craters, all of which give off a lovely, but really terrible sulphurous smell. This loop trail follows a series of boardwalks through muddy pools, the largest and most famous of which is the trail's namesake, Mud Volcano. The 30-foot crater once flung mud over 30 feet into the air, although its eruptions have since diminished. Other pools, springs, and vents are visible along the hillsides, and are surrounded by strangely colored plants that are struggling to survive in such a hard environment. Ranger-guided walks are available to see some of the stranger area sights not open to the public.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.0 miles
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
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Mud Volcano Area
Known for it muddy hot pools, bizarre landscape, and pungent odors.
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Mud Volcano Area
A vault toilet is available at the parking lot.
0.5 mi away
Hayden Valley
Once an arm of Lake Yellowstone, the Hayden Valley is sort of the Main Street for Yellowstone's wildlife.
0.8 mi away
Nez Perce Ford
The spot where the Nez Perce Indians crossed the river during their flight through the park in 1877.
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Cascade
Located 4.7 miles north of Fishing Bridge Junction on the Fishing Bridge to Canyon Road.
