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Biscuit Basin (Yellowstone National Park)

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Biscuit Basin (Yellowstone National Park)

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Biscuit Basin (Yellowstone National Park)

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    Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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    1. Morning Glory Pool – Firehole River loop from West Yellowstone

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    03:05

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

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    05:13

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

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    3. Old Faithful Geyser – Morning Glory Pool loop from West Yellowstone

    10.8km

    02:52

    120m

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

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    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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      Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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