Mystic Falls

Mystic Falls Trail from Biscuit Basin in the Upper Geyser Basin area, along the Little Firehole River to the base of the falls

The National Park Service gives 2.4 miles there and back from the trailhead. The trailhead is a 0.3-mile walk across the Biscuit Basin boardwalk, or a 0.5-mile walk north on the Upper Geyser Basin-Biscuit Basin Trail from pullouts 0.25 mile south of Biscuit Basin. An optional overlook loop adds 1.5 miles.

Forest trail along the river; optional steep switchbacks to the overlook.

Where to start

Biscuit Basin, or roadside pullouts on either side of the road 0.25 mile south of Biscuit Basin.

Timing & water

The National Park Service lists the trail for summer, fall and winter.

Before you go

A Yellowstone entrance pass is required; the park lists standard entrance passes at $20 to $35.