Osprey Falls Trail - Hike near Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA,Mammoth Hot Springs,Wyoming
44.93235908240837, -110.7282635689005
3.4 miles SW of Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
Address: Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
GPS: 44°55'56.5"N 110°43'41.7"W
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State: Wyoming
Trails/Routes: 7.8 mi

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Osprey Falls Trail is an 8 mile out and back trail near Mammoth Hot Springs that provides hikers with a variety of stunning views, including ravines and a waterfall. 

Hikers begin this hike on Old Bunsen Peak Road. This road passes through beautiful green meadows and burned forests allowing hikers to see some stark contrasts in nature. After three miles on Old Bunsen Peak Road hikers connect with Osprey Falls Trail and take this trail the rest of the way. Osprey Falls is a beautiful 150 foot waterfall on the Gardner River that you won't want to miss seeing.

Hikers on Osprey Falls Trail will also enjoy hiking down into Sheepeater Canyon, one of the steepest canyons in Yellowstone National Park. The hike follows the rim of the canyon along a gorgeous ravine.

Osprey Falls Trail is considered a difficult hike due to its length and stretches of very steep trail. Hikers can park near the trailhead which can be found 5 miles south of Mammoth on Grand Loop Road. The trail is closed during the winter and spring months, as it is made inaccessible by heavy snowfall.

Visitors to Yellowstone National Park will want to add hiking Osprey Falls to their list of things to do. This breathtaking hike is a wonderful challenge with the reward of the waterfall. 

 

Mapped Route/Trail Distances

Osprey Falls Trail 7.8 miles Round Trip
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More Information

Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/yellowstone-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diin

Osprey Falls Trail (U.S. National Park Service)

https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/yell-trail-osprey-falls.htm

Yellowstone Guided Backpacking & Day Hiking Trips

https://www.trailguidesyellowstone.com/
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

  1. Head northeast on US-89 N
    Toll road
    (184 ft)
  2. Sharp left onto US-89 S
    Partial toll road
    Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days
    Destination will be on the right
    (4.9 mi)
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Osprey Falls Trail courtesy of Jacob W. Frank↗ Osprey Falls Trail courtesy of Jacob W. Frank↗
Osprey Falls Trail courtesy of Jacob W. Frank↗ Osprey Falls Trail courtesy of Jacob W. Frank↗
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Trails

Distance ?

7.8 miles Round Trip

Elevation Gain ?

-596 feet

Real Ascent ?

694 feet

Real Descent ?

1,290 feet

Avg Grade (-2°)

-3%

Grade (-39° to 45°)

-82% to 98%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.