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3.0 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
6 ft
Altitude change
7,301 ft
Altitude min
7,349 ft
Altitude start
7,356 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
4,564 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,918 ft
Distance flat
An easy loop through most of the major hydrothermal features in the Old Faithful area.
Detailed Description
Upper Geyser Basin Loop is a 3 mile less popular easiest route located near Yellowstone - Old Faithful Region Wyoming. This hike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 91 ft with a max elevation of 7,372 ft then descends -87 ft.
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time1 hr 37 min
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Altitude min7,301 ft
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Altitude start7,349 ft
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Altitude end7,356 ft
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Climb91 ft
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Descent-87 ft
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Grade max-7.8%
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Grade min4.5%
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Distance climb4,564 ft
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat4,918 ft
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Trails in Route
| 2,818 ft | |||||
| 1,421 ft | |||||
| 650 ft |
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Primary ActivityHike
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Difficulty ratingWhite
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingEasy
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Jul 26, 2026 @ 8:42am (America/Boise) Jul 26, 2026 | ||||
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