1,883 ft
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:13:17
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Brink of the Falls Trail
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    NPS
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  • Activities
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Yellowstone - Canyon Region
    Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #930 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    National Park Service

Switchbacks down to the very edge of the lower falls

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Brink of the Falls Trail hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    247 ft
  • Altitude min
    7,460 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,708 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,461 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,707 ft
  • Grade
    13.1%
  • Grade max
    -10.9%
  • Grade min
    89.5%
  • Distance climb
    1,647 ft
  • Distance down
    52 ft
  • Distance flat
    187 ft
  • Avg time
    00:13:17
  • Avg reverse time
    00:17:25
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      Sep 25, 2024 @ 3:28pm
      Sep 25, 2024
      		 Trail was in ok shape, it was "hard surfaced" (aka asphalt &/or concrete). Great views but quite a steep climb in in a short distance. (For...
      Jul 31, 2024 @ 6:57am
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      Aug 30, 2023 @ 12:16pm
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