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View of Grand Prismatic Spring

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View of Grand Prismatic Spring

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View of Grand Prismatic Spring

Recommended by 38 hikers out of 39

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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1. Grand Prismatic Hot Spring Overlook and Imperial Geyser Trail — Yellowstone National Park

10.6km

02:52

130m

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

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2. View of the Grand Prismatic Spring – View of Grand Prismatic Spring loop from West Yellowstone

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3. View of Grand Prismatic Spring – View of Grand Prismatic Spring loop from West Yellowstone

4.21km

01:08

60m

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

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Caro "Bandit"

February 24, 2020

From this location, you can see the spring from a distance which makes the unique colors more visible than standing close by.

Grand Prismatic Spring in Midway Geyser Basin is not only the park’s largest hot spring – it is also largest in the United States and the third largest worldwide. Only Frying Pan Lake in New Zealand and Boiling Lake in Dominica outdo the Grand Prismatic Spring in size. It measures around 370 feet (113 meters) in diameter and is over 121 feet (37 meters) deep.

The beautiful colors are made from microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. In summertime the edges range from red to orange, in wintertime it is more of a dark green. The deep blue color in the center of the spring results from its sterility and depth.

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September 10, 2022

You probably has seen it in lots of movies and pictures but once you see it in real life it is awesome despite the fact the view point is always crowded.

Dani

May 28, 2022

The short walk is worthwhile as this is the only place where you can see all the splendor from above.

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Elevation 2,240 m

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Monday 17 November

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Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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View of Grand Prismatic Spring

1. Grand Prismatic Hot Spring Overlook and Imperial Geyser Trail — Yellowstone National Park

2. View of the Grand Prismatic Spring – View of Grand Prismatic Spring loop from West Yellowstone

3. View of Grand Prismatic Spring – View of Grand Prismatic Spring loop from West Yellowstone

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