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Silver Cord Cascade

Park County, Wyoming

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
1,214 ft (370 m)
Location
Park County, Wyoming
Access status
Parking and canyon-rim viewing route documented; exact viewpoint distance unknown
The walk
Falls-view distance unknown
Ground & access
Canyon-rim trail. Watch footing and stay on the trail. The much longer continuation descends steeply toward the Yellowstone River and passes thermal features.
NPS Seven Mile Hole Trail
Silver Cord Cascade, WY
Silver Cord Cascade, WY
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Start at the Glacial Boulder pullout on the road to Inspiration Point. Follow the Seven Mile Hole Trail along the canyon rim for views of Silver Cord Cascade across the canyon, then return the same way. This is a distant view, not an approach to the waterfall base.

Plan your visit

Glacial Boulder trailhead to canyon-rim views

NPS places views within the first 1.5 miles of the trail but gives no exact viewpoint distance. The full 10-mile return hike is to Seven Mile Hole, not this waterfall viewpoint.

Canyon-rim trail. Watch footing and stay on the trail. The much longer continuation descends steeply toward the Yellowstone River and passes thermal features.

Where to start

NPS identifies the Glacial Boulder pullout on the road to Inspiration Point as the trailhead.

Timing & water

NPS lists summer and fall. Most regular-vehicle park roads are scheduled through October 31, 2026, subject to weather. Check road and backcountry conditions before travel.

Before you go

NPS lists no reservation or activity fee; park entrance fees may apply.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Park County, Wyoming.

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