Are dogs allowed on Fairy Falls Trail?

No, dogs are not permitted on Fairy Falls Trail. This is typical in many national parks and wildlife refuges — check for a nearby dog-friendly alternative.

Do I need a permit to hike Fairy Falls Trail?

No, Fairy Falls Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Fairy Falls Trail?

Fairy Falls Trail is rated easy. It is 5.4 miles long with 98 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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EasyOut and Back

Yellowstone National Park/Wyoming

Fairy Falls Trail

West Yellowstone, Wyoming

5.4 mi

Distance

98 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 51m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't publish a description for Fairy Falls Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.

National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?

Trail Conditions

Open

Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date

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Hazards & Warnings

Bears

Trail Details

No dogs

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

Verify before you go

Reserve or permit

Yellowstone hiking
NPS Yellowstone

Source of truth

Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail
NPS Yellowstone
Backcountry conditions
NPS Yellowstone
National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Where it is

Nearest town:: West Yellowstone, MT · about 15 mi away
County:: Teton County, WY
Jurisdiction:: Yellowstone National Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:307-344-7381
Address:2 Officers Row, Yellowstone National Park Headquarters · Yellowstone National Park, WY · 82190

Highlights

Grand Prismatic OverlookMidway Geyser BasinFairy FallsImperial Geyser

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Verified from National Park Service public trails dataset

Trail centerline: National Park Service public trails dataset. Source ↗

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