Day Hike to Observation Point
Day Hike to Observation Point – Old Faithful Village
Observation Point Trail
Round trip: 1.6 miles (2.8 km)
OR
2.2 miles (3.7 km) Difficulty: Strenuous
Observation Point is a short but strenuous hike located above Old Faithful.
Details
Round trip: 1.6 miles (2.8 km) OR 2.2 miles (3.7 km)
Difficulty: Strenuous
Elevation gain: 200 ft.
Trailhead: Located behind the Old Faithful Lodge & Cabins
Walk counterclockwise around the Old Faithful boardwalk; turn right at the sign to Geyser Hill. Trailhead is on the right after the Firehole River bridge, approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km) from the visitor center. Switchbacks lead up the hill 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to a commanding view of the Upper Geyser Basin. Return the same way or continue west to Solitary Geyser, which erupts frequently, then to the Geyser Hill boardwalk. The longer route is 2.2 miles (3.7 km).
