6 Easy-Access Wyoming Waterfalls That Are Perfect For A Summer Adventure 

One of our favorite parts about living in Wyoming is that there's simply no shortage of adventures. If you're anything like us, you've likely researched "waterfall hikes near me" while planning your next great adventure. Looking for a quick day trip in Wyoming that's sure to leave a lasting impression? Track down some of these easy-to-find waterfalls in Wyoming that don't require much hiking - if any at all!

1. Five Springs Falls, near Lovell, Wyoming

You'll find this trail near Five Springs Campground. The short 0.4-mile out-and-back trail won't take much effort, and you'll be rewarded with a remarkable cascade scene. When it comes to some of the best waterfall hikes in Wyoming, Five Springs Falls is an easy contender.

2. Periodic Spring, Afton

Your journey to find the periodic spring in Afton won't take very long - the trail is 3/4 of a mile from where you park - but you should plan to stay here for a while. Settle down at the mouth of the spring and just wait... it turns from a trickle into a full, roaring waterfall, and then simmers back down to a low flow again. What a mystery! There's so much to explore when you visit Periodic Spring in Afton.

3. Kepler Cascades, Yellowstone National Park

The Kepler Cascades on the Firehole River are one of the most often-overlooked Wyoming waterfalls. Because this landmark is located just south of Old Faithful, many visitors have the famous geyser as a destination in mind when they drive right by. However, it's worth a quick stop to see them from a bridge over the river just a short walk from the parking turnout. It's undoubtedly one of Wyoming's most impressive waterfalls, and you'll want to see it for yourself!

4. Shell Falls, Sheridan

Shell Falls is a 120-foot tumbling waterfall that's easy to see from a roadside interpretive site in the Bighorn Mountains. Stop by to see the whole canyon, which was formed by the sheer power of the creek. There's a lot to love about Wyoming's most easily accessible waterfall.

5. Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park

The Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River may be the most famous of the many Wyoming waterfalls. You can view the roaring river from many spots along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, but Artist's Point provides the most well-known view.

6. Gibbons Falls, Yellowstone National Park

Okay, okay, we are guilty of clinging to Yellowstone for this list, but it's hard to find a better collection of easy-access Wyoming waterfalls anywhere else in the world! Moreover, Yellowstone is truly one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Gibbons Falls can be found off of Grand Loop Road between Madison Campground and the Norris Geyser Basin.

We hope this list of waterfalls in Wyoming comes in handy the next time you are searching for waterfalls near you. What are your favorite Wyoming waterfalls? Let us know in the comments section -- we'd love to hear from you!

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