Lone Star Geyser Trail

This pleasant, partially paved trail follows an old service road beside the Firehole River to the geyser. Lone Star Geyser erupts up to 45 feet (13.7 m) from a 12-foot (3.6 m) cone approximately every three hours.

Safety notes: Cyclists must dismount at the end of the asphalt and walk the last few hundred feet.

Trailheads: 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Old Faithful Overpass, just beyond Kepler Cascades Parking Lot.

Details

Duration

2-3 Hours

This is a 4.8-mile (7.7-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Upper Geyser Basin

This trail is located in the western part of the park, with the trailhead south of the Old Faithful developed area.

Reservations

No

Season

Winter, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Any Time

Lone Star Geyser Trail can be traveled summer, fall, and winter.

NPS/Diane Renkin

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