Observation Point Trail (Old Faithful)
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
1.0 mi
Distance
2h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Observation Point Trail (Old Faithful) 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
Trail Conditions
Updated May 24, 2026 — may be out of date
Legacy import flagged this trail as closed. Verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
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Hazards & Warnings
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Yellowstone safety
National Park Service
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National Park Service
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- West Yellowstone, MT · about 19 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
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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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