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Fairy Falls

Yellowstone National Park, WY
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls, National Parks, Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking
Description: Popular hiking and cross-country trail around Old Faithful in Yellowstone Park.
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Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A little longer hike, but well worth it. Fairy falls narrow very tall impressive waterfall that photographs very well. More

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Gardiner, Montana
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Flat, long and easy hike. Worth a see. The falls are beautiful. More

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Reston, Virginia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

After hiking around Jenny Lake, and in the Grand Canyon, this hike was lacking in scenery, and the Falls were not very impressive! But we did get a better look at the Grand Prismatic Spring by climbing up one of the hills along this hiking path! More

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Denver
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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The trail itself isn't particularly interesting, and you can take a stroller on it (a regular stroller probably, with a couple of 'lifting' parts, a jogging stroller no problem) with the exception of the very very end. I would have done this rather than the back pack had I known. I suggest the extra .6 miles to the geyser as... More

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Deephaven
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

The falls were beautiful but it was maybe a mile too long for our kids. It is 5 miles plus round trip. Also not much shade along the way. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
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Decided to do trail after viewing Grand prismatic from scramble. The trail itself is very easy but not much of a view due to 1988 fires. The waterfall is worth a trip if you have some time. Falls about 80 ft high and forms a large pool. In the afternoon, the pool is in the shade and you feel the... More

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Gilbert, AZ
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

Great 5 mile hike that is totally flat and an easy walk. A half mile before you hit the trailhead, you can climb the hill and view the prismatic thermal from above. More

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Rochester NY area
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122 reviews 122 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011

Great easy hike, the falls at the end are so pretty and relaxing! More

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Rockville,MD
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2010
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This is an amazing, magical hike. The scenery is incredible, and on a hot day Fairy Falls defines "nature's air conditioner." The hike is flat, easy to follow and traverses absolutely beautiful scenery. After lingering at the falls for a while, be sure to walk 10 more minutes to Imperial Geyser where you will likely have a beautiful back country... More

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Sarasota Florida
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2010
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Both the other reviews are spot on. If you'd like an alternative, you can hike from Fountain Flats drive. The hike goes through a variety of terrains and is more interesting than the shorter hike from the Fairy Falls parking lot. If you decide to do this hike it says it is about 7 miles, but it felt like 8... More

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