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Upper Yellowstone Falls – Upper Falls Viewpoint loop from Inspiration Point

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Wyoming

Park County

Upper Yellowstone Falls – Upper Falls Viewpoint loop from Inspiration Point

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Upper Yellowstone Falls – Upper Falls Viewpoint loop from Inspiration Point

05:18

18.9km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

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Yellowstone National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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79 m

Inspiration Point View of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point is a fantastic viewing platform on the northern side of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. From the viewpoint there are great views of the Yellowstone River and the surrounding cliffs.

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1.88 km

Grandview Point

Viewpoint

2.25 km

Sunbeam

Viewpoint

6.34 km

Upper Yellowstone Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Upper Yellowstone Falls is located on the Yellowstone River and has a vertical drop of 110 feet (33 m). Only a quarter of a mile upstream from its bigger brother, …

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6.75 km

Upper Falls Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Upper Falls Viewpoint offers a concrete overhang with a chain-link fence, overlooking the Yellowstone River and providing a great view of Upper Yellowstone Falls and the surrounding pine forests. The …

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7.25 km

Lower Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Lower Falls is the largest waterfall in Yellowstone National Park, standing at 308 feet tall. The falls are said to be the second most photographed place in the park, just …

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8.02 km

Lower Falls Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lower Falls Viewpoint offers a stunning overlook of the Yellowstone River and the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone. Located along the South Rim Trail, the dirt outcrop has a wooden …

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8.81 km

View of Lower Falls from Artist Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Artist Point is rated as the best view in the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The overlook sits atop the southern rim of the gorge and provides spectacular views of the Lower Falls and Yellowstone River.

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15.6 km

Lower Falls Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the North Rim Trail in Yellowstone National Park you get amazing views of Lower Falls. This overlook is just off the trail and close to the …

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16.4 km

Lookout Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point looks out from the north rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Look upstream, and you'll see the thundering, 308-foot drop of Lower Yellowstone Falls.

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18.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.70 km

1.36 km

286 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

5.40 km

4.75 km

792 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,410 m)

Lowest point (2,320 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 6 July

22°C

9°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 11, 2024,US_Yellowstone NP: Upper Falls, Lower Falls

After yesterday's 10-hour drive on wide roads that always seemed to go straight, Yellowstone NP had to prove today that the wide butt was worth it.
The weather got off to a good start, sunny, blue skies with clouds that made the firmament seem eternal. Our destination for today meant an hour's drive. The flora consists entirely of spruce and …

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Upper Yellowstone Falls – Upper Falls Viewpoint loop from Inspiration Point

Inspiration Point View of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Upper Yellowstone Falls

Upper Falls Viewpoint

Lower Falls

Lower Falls Viewpoint

View of Lower Falls from Artist Point

Lower Falls Overlook

Lookout Point

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