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Minute Geyser

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Minute Geyser

Name: Minute Geyser
Rating: 2

Recommended by 19 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Park County, Wyoming, United States

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1. Norris Basin – Porcelain Basin loop from Mammoth

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2. Norris Basin – Porcelain Basin loop from Mammoth

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3. Porcelain Basin – Norris Basin loop from Mammoth

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

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Alex

September 23, 2024

Minute Geyser in Yellowstone’s Norris Geyser Basin once erupted every minute, reaching heights of 40–50 feet, but early visitors damaged its plumbing by tossing coins and rocks into the opening. Today, it sporadically spouts 1-3 feet from its smaller east vent. Norris Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone’s hottest and most acidic areas, is home to thermophiles, which are microorganisms that thrive in extreme heat, giving the water its unique coloring. Visitors are encouraged to protect and preserve these fragile geothermal features, and the Minuet Geyser is a feature we can learn that lesson from.

Anna

August 27, 2024

Very easy to reach on the flat wooden walkway, very hot on sunny days

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Elevation 2,290 m

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Location: Park County, Wyoming, United States

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Minute Geyser

1. Norris Basin – Porcelain Basin loop from Mammoth

2. Norris Basin – Porcelain Basin loop from Mammoth

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