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Wyoming
Teton County

Old Faithful Geyser – Blue Star Spring loop from Old Faithful Inn

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United States
Wyoming
Teton County

Old Faithful Geyser – Blue Star Spring loop from Old Faithful Inn

Easy

3.2

(20)

29

hikers

Old Faithful Geyser – Blue Star Spring loop from Old Faithful Inn

00:31

2.02km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Yellowstone National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

485 m

Old Faithful Geyser

Highlight • Natural Monument

Old Faithful is the most recognized name in all of Yellowstone National Park. This cone geyser erupts every 60 to 100 minutes and sprays water up to 185 feet in the air. Each eruption lasts between 2 to 5 minutes and can expel up to 8,000 gallons of water. The geyser is located just a short walk from the parking lot and is easily accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.

Tip by

2

820 m

Blue Star Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located next to Old Faithful, this beautiful crystal blue hot spring is a great spot to add on to a visit to the famous geyser.

Tip by

3

1.29 km

Old Faithful Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

This historical building is considered a monument of the Yellowstone Park. Built in wood back in the earlies 1900's, the architecture is just amazing and once you get inside it's breathtaking!

Tip by

4

1.39 km

Old Faithful Geyser

Highlight • Natural Monument

B

2.02 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

197 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

721 m

560 m

416 m

295 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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34 %

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