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Back Basin

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Back Basin

Name: Back Basin
Rating: 2

Recommended by 20 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Yellowstone National Park

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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. Norris Basin – Porcelain 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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Jamie S.

September 3, 2024

Back Basin is located in Yellowstone National Park's Norris Geyser Basin, a geothermal hotspot. Unlike the more barren Porcelain Basin, Back Basin is forested with young lodgepole pines growing among fire-scarred remnants from a wildfire that took place in1988. Back Basin has scattered hydrothermal features, including steamy hot springs with milky blue waters. The area is known for its diverse thermophiles — microscopic heat-loving organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. Norris Basin, where Back Basin is situated, is one of the hottest and most acidic geothermal areas in Yellowstone, so always follow safety guidelines and stay on trails and boardwalks to avoid burns and injuries.

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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Friday 7 November

3°C

-9°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Park County, Wyoming, United States

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Back Basin

1. Norris Basin – Porcelain Basin loop from Mammoth

2. Norris Basin – Porcelain Basin loop from Mammoth

3. Norris Basin – Porcelain Basin loop from Mammoth

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