Midway Geyser Basin Trail In Wyoming Leads To One Of The Most Scenic Views In The State
By Celina Colby|Published November 29, 2021
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Celina Colby is a Boston-based writer and native New Englander who has been covering travel, arts, food, and culture nationally for ten years. When she's not on deadline you can often find her reading, sewing, and searching for the perfect empanada.
In Yellowstone National Park lies the Midway Geyser Basin Trail in Wyoming. It is an accessible walking trail that results in some of the most spectacular views in the state.
The 0.8-mile loop trail is walkable for all levels and primarily utilizes a wooden boardwalk to navigate visitors around the hot springs and geysers it features.
There are several geysers along the trail including one very large one, the Grand Prismatic. Seeing the geysers erupt and watching the steam blow off the hot springs is a breathtaking experience of the natural world.
Due to the majestic beauty of the site, the trail can get crowded. Many hikers recommend visiting at sunrise for both the beautiful views and the calmer crowds.
The Midway Geyser Basin Trail has the feel of an Icelandic landscape, known for its hot springs and geysers. This Yellowstone trail is a way to experience that beauty without a passport.
If you enjoy the view from this trail, continue your hike from the Fairy Falls trailhead which leads to a beautiful overlook of the Grand Prismatic geyser.
For an otherworldly level of natural beauty, the Midway Geyser Basin Trail in Wyoming is an essential visit. Many hikers on AllTrails note, it can’t be missed when visiting Yellowstone. Learn more about the trail from All Trails, here.
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