Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Palette Springs loop from Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Palette Springs loop from Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Palette Springs loop from Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

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2.72km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

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Yellowstone National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8 m

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Mammoth Hot Springs are a collection of geothermal vents and springs that empty onto the hills surrounding the city of Mammoth. The mineral rich spring water leaves behind beautiful marble white structures called terraces, which look like staircases.

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325 m

Mound Spring & Jupiter Terrace

Highlight • Natural Monument

These are not like gushing geysers, but rather constantly changing formations made by hot, mineral-rich water. Jupiter Terrace used to flow a lot, even covering parts of the boardwalk. Mound …

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636 m

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Terraces formed by deposits from hot springs cascading down the hillside over thousands of years

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870 m

Liberty Cap

Highlight • Natural Monument

This ancient rock formation is the remnants of a now extinct thermal vent. The tower of limestone stands at 40 feet tall and is only a short walk from the parking lot.

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924 m

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Famous for its amazing terraces made of rock. Hot water from underground rises to the surface, bringing minerals with it. As the water cools, these minerals, mostly calcium carbonate, are …

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1,000 m

Palette Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hot, mineral rich water from a nearby spring flows down the ridge at Palette Springs, leaving behind stalactite like formations called thermophiles. The entire small hill looks like a staircase made of white and brown steps.

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2.29 km

Canary Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gorgeous Canary Spring, one of my favorite spots on the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park. Some steps are involved with the boardwalk. Enjoy and make sure you bring a good camera!

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2.50 km

Mammoth Terrace

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the many highlights in Yellowstone NP. Must see.

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2.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.62 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

2.57 km

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,000 m)

Lowest point (1,920 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 22 October

18°C

2°C

15 %

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Comments

September 7, 2025,🇺🇸 Yellowstone Nationalpark - Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Yellowstone National Park is the world's first national park, established in 1872, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On the way there, we were greeted by elk, a buffalo crossed the road, and a small black bear hid behind the guardrail!

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