The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Mammoth
Mammoth’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments around Mammoth. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Mammoth. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 2, 2025
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
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The Mammoth Hot Springs are a collection of geothermal vents and springs that empty onto the hills surrounding the city of Mammoth. The mineral rich spring water leaves behind beautiful marble white structures called terraces, which look like staircases.
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Mound Spring & Jupiter Terrace
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These are not like gushing geysers, but rather constantly changing formations made by hot, mineral-rich water. Jupiter Terrace used to flow a lot, even covering parts of the boardwalk. Mound …
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Palette Springs
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Hot, mineral rich water from a nearby spring flows down the ridge at Palette Springs, leaving behind stalactite like formations called thermophiles. The entire small hill looks like a staircase made of white and brown steps.
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Canary Spring
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Gorgeous Canary Spring, one of my favorite spots on the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park. Some steps are involved with the boardwalk. Enjoy and make sure you bring a good camera!
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Liberty Cap
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This ancient rock formation is the remnants of a now extinct thermal vent. The tower of limestone stands at 40 feet tall and is only a short walk from the parking lot.
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