Weekend Warriors

MYSTIC FALLS

If an easy hike to a 60 ft rushing waterfall is for you, then you will like this hike.

HOW TO GET THERE

This hike is located in Yellowstone National Park, North Western Wyoming.

To get to the trailhead: Drive south from Madison Junction for 14.2 miles. Park in the Biscuit Basin Boardwalk parking area.  

RATING

Be Aware of: Entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park, bear area

30 yr old Recommendation: There was a happy elk that said hi to us on this hike. This is an Easy hike.     

DETAILS

Elevation change: About 600 ft gain.

Distance: 2.4 miles total for the out and back.

Time: It took us about 2.0 hours. 

Time of year: Spring to Fall. This is a good early season hike because of the low elevation.

Solitude: Fair. This is a popular hike, so expect 20-30 people.  

From the Biscuit Basin trailhead, walk across the bridge over the Firehole river along the Biscuit Basin boardwalk. After 0.3 miles, you reach the Little Firehole Meadows trail. From here, walk 0.6 miles through the mostly open forest to the junction with the Mystic falls trail. Turn left here and walk another 0.6 miles to a good view of Mystic falls. All trail junctions are well signed.

Mystic falls is a rushing waterfall of about 60 ft. Watch the forest for animals, as we saw a good size buck Elk here during our hike.

When ready, return the way you came.

[Mystic falls]

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