Lone Star Geyser Trail
Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
| Address: | US-287, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA |
| GPS: |
44°25'6.3"N 110°48'24.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Trail Length: | 4.80 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trails/Routes: | 2.6 mi |
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Hike and Mountain Bike
Lone Geyser Star Trail is a hiking and mountain biking trail that leads through the forest to the colorful Lone Star Geyser. The Geyser here has beautiful white, yellow and orange colors in the surrounding rock buildup. The geyser erupts once approximately every 3 hours with an impressive 30-45 foot spray. Those who witness an eruption should note the time and report their sighting at the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center.
The trail is 4.8 miles round trip and allows bikes along the entire trail, and mountain bikes are recommended. Bikes are not allowed past the geyser barrier. The trail takes approximately 2-4 hours to complete. This mostly dirt trail is fairly level with scattered patches of pavement. This is a long but easy hike, and a good mountain bike trail for bikers of any level. This trail is open during daylight hours in the summer and fall.
Visitors should be on the lookout for wildlife and keep a safe distance from any animals.
More Information
Yellowstone National Park Itinerary
This Yellowstone National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Yellowstone National Park.
https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/yellowstone-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diinBackcountry Conditions - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
This page provides a map and details conditions of trail status, closures, and known hazards.
https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htmNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
- Head east on Pyramid Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Geyser View Ave (0.2 mi)
- Geyser View Ave turns left and becomes Old Faithful Rd (0.6 mi)
- Take the ramp to US-191 S/
US-20 E/ US-287 S/ US-89 S (0.4 mi) - Keep left at the fork and merge onto US-191 S/
US-20 E/ US-287 S/ US-89 S Toll roadParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(3.6 mi)
The trailhead is east of Kepler Cascades pullout, 3.5 miles southeast of Old Faithful overpass on Grand Loop Road.
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