You see that ridge in the back? I wanted to be able to get a pic from up there, but there's no way around. This thing was going nuts with the vapors, and at ground level it makes it really hard to see all the colors :/
There is actually an overlook on the ridge. You just have to drive down to the next pullout and hike to it. I think it's the same trail that goes to Fairy(?) Falls.
Oh snap, wish I had known that. The map I had didn't show any of the trails.
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· 5 years ago
Didn't they give you one at the park entrance? I think it should have been on there... As many times as I've been, I should remember, but I can't recall for sure what's labeled and what isn't.
Yeah, but it didn't have the trails, just the main roads and landmarks :/
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Look around Midway Geyser basin, just to the south. There might be a dotted line showing a trail. I'll have to see if I can find it on a map...
My family owns a small cabin in Island Park, so I went to Yellowstone a lot while growing up.
Edit: yeah, the trail isn't on the map. But it would've been the next pullout in the right if you were heading to Old Faithful. It's just like a mile down the road from Grand Prismatic.
Gaahhhhhh.... laaame. Super laaaame. Weaaaaakkkk.....
I would have had an awesome pic as well, as the Sun would have been slightly lower but towards my back and the wind would be blowing the vapor away from me.
At least now I have a quest.
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· 5 years ago
You should also check out Firehole Lake Drive, and Firehole Canyon Drive! They have some gorgeous views as well. And my favorite hike to do, if you have time, is Mount Washburn.
Sadly, I won't be going back for awhile, so I can already tell you I'll forget all about those places. Even if I wrote it down I can guarantee you it'll get lost before. I do know I'm going to get a picture from that ridge though. Gotta keep the focus singular for it to stick lol.
My family owns a small cabin in Island Park, so I went to Yellowstone a lot while growing up.
Edit: yeah, the trail isn't on the map. But it would've been the next pullout in the right if you were heading to Old Faithful. It's just like a mile down the road from Grand Prismatic.
I would have had an awesome pic as well, as the Sun would have been slightly lower but towards my back and the wind would be blowing the vapor away from me.
At least now I have a quest.