Solfatara Creek Trail

Norris Geyser Basin, the hottest and oldest thermal area in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, is known for its unique acidic waters and features that have existed for over 115,000 years. This basin is highly active, with daily changes due to seismic activity and fluctuations in water levels. Highlights include Steamboat Geyser, the tallest in the world, reaching heights of up to 400 feet, a...

Norris Geyser Basin Longer Loop Trail takes on a longer trail through Norris Geyser Basin. This is the hottest and most geologically active thermal area in Yellowstone, offering rare acidic geysers and geothermal features shaped by millennia of seismic activity. Steamboat Geyser, the world’s tallest, and Echinus Geyser, with its acidic waters, are visitor favorites. Porcelain Basin features ...

From the parking lot, follow the boardwalk pathway until you reach the springs. The hike itself is pretty self explanatory. It is a very easy hike and very short. We did this hike to break up some of the driving through Yellowstone. The hike loops around the springs and comes back to the parking lot. The milky blue pools are caused by the silica that is suspended in the water and gives this pla...

The trailhead for Ice Lake starts at a small parking area along the Norris-Canyon Road, at around 8,000 feet elevation.The trail is very flat, with no noticeable elevation gain. This is a very family friendly hike, perfect for kids introduction to backpacking with such a short hike in.You'll notice a large number of downed older trees, and shorter new trees. These were caused by the wildfires t...

From Mammoth Hot Springs drive south of US-89 approximately 4.8 miles towards Norris Junction. The trailhead is on the left as you exit Golden Gate Canyon. After about 100 yards on the trail, take the left fork and from there on the trail is well marked out to the top. Sunset and Sunrise are great times to climb this peak and you should give yourself 40-60 minutes to reach the top.

Beryl Spring, so named for its aquamarine-like color, is one of the hottest springs in all of Yellowstone and is an easy stop off the Grand Loop Road about 17 miles west of Canyon Village. There is a large parking area and a elevated walkway providing viewing access. Under no circumstances should you touch the water which is extreme hot and dangerous. An excellent time to visit is on those occa...