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Imperial Geyser via Fairy Falls Trail and Fountain Flat Drive

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6.4 mi
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3 hrs 55 min
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107 ft
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This is a moderate out and back trail to Imperial Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.

This trail goes by Fairy Meadows and Spray Geyser.

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    1 year, 8 months ago
    Pretty easy hike. Not sure why it is rated difficult... level, clear path, minimal elevation change. The falls and geyser are beautiful! No cliffs or drop offs.. Great hike
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jms566 8 months, 1 week ago
Fairy falls
Hike to Grand Prismatic overlook, then to Fairy Fall, and on to Imperial geyser. Very nice fall day, blue skies but hazy with forest fire smoke. Hike is basically level with little elevation change (except for overlook portion).
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Alternate Routes

  1. 1
    River Geyser via Fountain Flat Drive
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.7 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. 1
    Fairy Meadows via Fairy Falls Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.5 mi
  2. 2
    Ojo Caliente Loop via Fountain Flat Drive and Imperial Meadows
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 5.0 mi
  3. 3
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.9 mi
  4. 4
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.5 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.4 mi
  6. 6
    Grand Prismatic Pool via Midway Geyser Basin and Grand Loop Road
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.6 mi
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    OD4 Loop via Fountain Flat Drive
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.1 mi
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    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.0 mi
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    Old Faithful Visitor Center via Fairy Falls Trail
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    OD1 Loop via Fountain Flat Drive
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.7 mi