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Yellowstone National Park Fall Ranger Adventure Hikes


Hikes are free of charge but are limited to 15 participants. Advanced sign up in person at the indicated Visitor Center is required.



Fall Ranger Adventure Hikes
Fairy Falls Frolic Lone Star Stroll Shoshone Lake Discovery


Ranger Adventure Hikes by Area
Old Faithful




Hikes in the Old Faithful Area of Yellowstone National Park

Fairy Falls Frolic
Area of Park Old Faithful
Description Ramble along the edge of a spectacular geyser basin and through a thriving young forest to Fairy Falls where water plunges 200 feet over a lava wall. Explore a backcountry hydrothermal area that includes Imperial Geyser.
Time, Days, Dates 8:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays (September 08 - September 29)
Difficulty Moderate
Duration 5 hours
Round Trip Distance 6.4 miles / 10.3 km
Elevation Gain 40 feet / 12 meters
Type of Hike Out and back
Terrain Maintained trail
Sign Up Old Faithful Visitor Center

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Lone Star Stroll
Area of Park Old Faithful
Description Walk through cool forests along the scenic Firehole River and visit Lone Star Geyser, one of Yellowstone's hidden treasures, on this family activity. Lone Star is an active geyser with a massive geyser cone that erupts a sparkling jet of steaming water every few hours.
Time, Days, Dates 8:00 a.m. Thursdays (September 10 - September 24)
Difficulty Easy
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Round Trip Distance 4.8 miles / 7.7 km
Elevation Gain 40 feet / 12 meters
Type of Hike Out and back
Terrain Partially paved road, also a bike path
Sign Up Old Faithful Visitor Center

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Shoshone Lake Discovery
Area of Park Between Old Faithful and West Thumb
Description Take a hike straight into the wilderness of Yellowstone. Follow DeLacy Creek to the pebbly shore of Shoshone Lake, the largest backcountry lake in the United States and a beautiful destination for this backcountry hike.
Time, Days, Dates 8:00 a.m. Wednesdays (September 09 - September 30) and Saturdays (September 12 - September 26)
Difficulty Moderate
Duration 5 hours
Round Trip Distance 6 miles / 9.6 km
Elevation Gain 200 feet / 60 meters
Type of Hike Out and back
Terrain Maintained trail
Sign Up Old Faithful Visitor Center

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