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View of Lower Falls from Artist Point

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View of Lower Falls from Artist Point

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View of Lower Falls from Artist Point

Name: View of Lower Falls from Artist Point
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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Park County, Wyoming, United States

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1. Upper and Lower Falls Trail to Artist Point — Yellowstone National Park

6.48km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lower Falls – Upper Falls Viewpoint loop from Mammoth

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Upper Falls Viewpoint – Lower Falls loop from Mammoth

11.4km

03:07

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Chuck Heckman

May 9, 2023

Artist Point is rated as the best view in the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The overlook sits atop the southern rim of the gorge and provides spectacular views of the Lower Falls and Yellowstone River.

Datsusara Outdoors

July 27, 2022

What an incredible spot! The views are stunning, the waterfall, the canyon and all the colors make a perfect combination for a breathtaking panoramic views!

Datsusara Outdoors

July 27, 2022

Personally one of the most beautiful and picturesque places I have visited. The views of the waterfall and the canyon are from another planet and are a must stop when touring Yellowstone Park

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Andrea

February 4, 2017

Artist Point is a cliff on the south rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone due west of Yellowstone Falls on the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park. The point was originally named in 1883 by Frank Jay Haynes who improperly believed that the point was the place at which painter Thomas Moran sketched his 1872 depictions of the falls. Later work determined that the sketches were made from the north rim, but the name Artist Point stuck (and if you go there you'll know why!)

Yellowstone Falls consist of two major waterfalls on the Yellowstone River, within Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. As the Yellowstone river flows north from Yellowstone Lake, it leaves the Hayden Valley and plunges first over Upper Yellowstone Falls and then a quarter mile (400 m) downstream over Lower Yellowstone Falls, at which point it then enters the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, which is up to 1,000 feet (304 m) deep.

Kurt Fortwängler

August 14, 2018

Consider the height, this are 2400 meters!

Kurt Fortwängler

August 14, 2018

Later at the day, one may have an issue to find a parking lot. Arrive prior to 11am!

Nicolet

May 13, 2024

In May there can still be quite a lot of snow here, as this side is in the shade.

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Sigrid

February 27, 2020

On both sides of the gorge you can enjoy the great view of the canyon on good paths. Parking lots are available at many lookouts.

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