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The Narrows
The slimmest part of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Plan Around The Narrows
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The Narrows Details
The Narrows is the slimmest part of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where 50 million years of geology has been exposed by the erosion of the Yellowstone River. You can view the impressive and ancient basalt columns and thermal springs lining the walls of the canyon from the Calcite Spring Overlook Trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Canyon Village to Tower-Roosevelt
Nearby Parks Around The Narrows
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Narrows
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0.0 mi away
Calcite Springs Overlook
Enjoy views of the Narrows area of the Yellowstone River and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
0.4 mi away
Calcite Springs
This geothermally altered rhyolite inspired the artist Moran.
0.6 mi away
Tower Fall Trail
Named for the "towers" of stone left from ancient volcanic peaks.
0.7 mi away
Tower General Store
Located at the trailhead to Tower Falls, this store is a great place to take a break.
0.8 mi away
Tower Fall
Monolithic volcanic formations stand guard around this 132-foot waterfall.
