Observation Point Trail
Some of the most unique views of the park's most famous landmark: Old Faithful.
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Observation Point Trail Details
Seldom used, this quick foray into Yellowstone backcountry can provide some of the most unique views of the park's most famous landmark: Old Faithful. Despite the trail's proximity to the massive geyser, the trail quickly leaves the crowds behind, climbing through a new pine forest to a scenic viewpoint that offers a great perspective of Upper Geyser Basin, including. Geyser Hill, Old Faithful Village, and Old Faithful itself. It continues to Solitary Geyser, an isolated thermal area known for its orange and brown mineralization and the bleached white forest of dead trees that surrounds it. Trailhead: Firehole River footbridge behind Old Faithful Geyser
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.1 miles
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Observation Point Trail
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Other Thermal Spots
The Upper Geyser Basin has numerous boardwalk and hiking trails.
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Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful is unquestionably the most famous geyser in the world.
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Geyser Hill Loop Trail
This short loop trail gives visitors a good chance of seeing a variety of geysers.
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Old Faithful Geyser
The first geyser in the park to receive a name, and the most famous.
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Anemone Geyser
Named for their color and shape likeness to the pale yellow anemone flower.
