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Status updated 05/29/2026

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ModerateOut and Back

Yellowstone National Park/Wyoming

Uncle Tom's Trail

Canyon Village, Wyoming

0.8 mi

Distance

499 ft

Elev. Gain

31m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Generated from trail data

Steel staircase (328 steps) descending into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for close-up views of the thundering 308-foot Lower Falls.

Trail Conditions

Closed

Updated May 29, 2026 — may be out of date

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Elevation Profile

Min:7,700 ft

Max:8,175 ft

475 ft

475 ft

Trail Details

No dogs

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.

Verify by phone or mail

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

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Highlights

Lower Falls close-upGrand Canyon of the YellowstoneSteel staircaseMist and rainbows

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