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Teton County

Heart Spring

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Wyoming
Teton County

Heart Spring

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Heart Spring

Recommended by 27 hikers

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Yellowstone National Park

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    Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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

    10.9km

    02:54

    120m

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

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

    14.1km

    03:42

    120m

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

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    3. Upper Geyser Hill Trail – Firehole River loop from West Yellowstone

    4.86km

    01:14

    20m

    20m

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

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    September 16, 2024

    Heart Spring was named by geologist George Marler in 1959 due to its heart-like shape. This clear blue pool in Yellowstone boasts vibrant orange and yellow thermophiles in its outwash channel, spans 7.5 feet by 10 feet at the surface, and is 15 feet deep. This heart is hot, with an average temperature of 184.8 fahrenheit. Like other hot springs in Yellowstone, Heart Spring is part of the park's hydrothermal system, where superheated water rises from underground, cooling as it reaches the surface. The thermophiles that thrive in these extreme temperatures create colorful patterns around the spring. Visitors must stay on designated paths to avoid burns.

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      Elevation 2,230 m

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      Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States

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