Name: Biscuit Basin (Yellowstone National Park)
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Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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1. Old Faithful Geyser – Firehole River loop from West Yellowstone

10.7km

02:52

120m

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

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2. Biscuit Basin (Yellowstone National Park) loop from West Yellowstone

1.02km

00:16

10m

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

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3. Firehole River – Blue Star Spring loop from West Yellowstone

19.8km

05:13

170m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex

September 17, 2024

Biscuit Basin is known for its colorful thermal pools and geysers along the Firehole River. The area was named in the late 1880s for biscuit-shaped formations around Sapphire Pool, which were destroyed by an eruption after the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake. On July 23, 2024, a hydrothermal explosion at Black Diamond Pool sent steam and debris hundreds of feet into the air, damaging nearby boardwalks but fortunately causing no injuries. Both Black Diamond and Black Opal Pools became murky, with ongoing hazards of small explosions. For safety, Biscuit Basin is closed for the rest of 2024.

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Elevation 2,210 m

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Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

Biscuit Basin (Yellowstone National Park)

1. Old Faithful Geyser – Firehole River loop from West Yellowstone

2. Biscuit Basin (Yellowstone National Park) loop from West Yellowstone

3. Firehole River – Blue Star Spring loop from West Yellowstone

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