Posted in Wyoming
August 19, 2020
6 Easy-Access Wyoming Waterfalls That Are Perfect For A Summer Adventure
Looking for a quick summer adventure that’s sure to leave a lasting impression? Track down some of these easy to find Wyoming waterfalls that don’t require much hiking – if any at all!
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You'll find this trail near Five Springs Campground. The short .4 mile out-and-back trail won't take much effort, and you'll be rewarded with a remarkable cascade scene.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Okay, okay, 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! Gibbons Falls can be found off of Grand Loop Road between Madison Campground and the Norris Geyser Basin.
What are your favorite Wyoming waterfalls? Let us know in the comments below!
Address: Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Address: Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, Wyoming 82190, USA
Address: Shell Falls, Wyoming 82441, USA
Address: Kepler Cascades, Wyoming 82190, USA
Address: Periodic Spring Trail, Afton, WY 83110, USA
Address: Lovell, WY 82431, USA
