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Midway Geyser Basin – Lower Geyser Basin loop from National Park Mountain

Midway Geyser Basin – Lower Geyser Basin loop from National Park Mountain

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Midway Geyser Basin – Lower Geyser Basin loop from National Park Mountain

03:01

49.9km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.7 km for 240 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.37 km

Firehole Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful waterfalls just a few meters from the road. They are not so popular as others but their beauty makes them worth taking the detour from the main road and visit them!

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16.3 km

Grand Prismatic Spring & Excelsior Geyser Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Under construction when these photos were taken but meanwhile finished, a new official trail stretches for 0.5 mile, climbs 105 feet and brings you to a fantastic overlook of Grand …

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16.3 km

Midway Geyser Basin

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the best geysers in the area. Smell a bit funny but it is worth the visit.

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17.4 km

Firehole River

Highlight • River

You must visit the river. All the sightseeing is astonishing and the river makes it even better. Not for swimming or drinking though so bring your own water and comfy clothes for the walk.

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21.9 km

Black Diamond, Black Opal, and Sapphire Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

This pool of crystal blue water can reach temperatures of 148°F (64°C). The hot spring is fed by superheated water from below ground, which wells up and creates the beautiful …

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24.8 km

Hot Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very hot springs

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36.9 km

Lower Geyser Basin

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Lower Geyser Basin sits between Madison Junction and Old Faithful area and is home to many geysers called springs and mud pots.

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37.5 km

Beautiful Area in Yellowstone National Park

Highlight • Natural

There are hot springs everywhere

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49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

6.65 km

853 m

816 m

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

6.42 km

571 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,230 m)

Lowest point (2,080 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

25°C

7°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Firehole River

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