Yellowstone National Park is a treasure, and Wyomingites are lucky to live so close. However, nobody really likes fighting crowds to see the typical sights, so plan a trip where you avoid Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, and Mammoth, and instead find Undine Falls – a stunning hidden triple cascade in northwestern Wyoming.
The stunning triple cascade of Undine Falls is most frequently accessed from Grand Loop Road, where you can see the falls after a quick walk away from the turnout.
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However, if you want to avoid the crowds, take the more lightly trafficked Lava Creek Canyon Trail.
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This out-and-back trail will take you more than eight miles through Lava Creek Canyon on a relaxing hike through the greater Yellowstone ecosystem.
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You’ll cross the Gardner river via a (slightly terrifying) cable bridge, showing off a rare unspoiled view in an otherwise explored park.
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The view of Undine Falls from the top is one you won’t soon forget! This breathtaking waterfall crashes sixty feet down into the pool below, with three separate cascades.
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Whichever way you view Undine Falls, you’ll be amazed by the beauty hiding right here in plain sight.
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You’ll find the roadside view just a short walk from Grand Loop Road’s Undine Falls turnout, south of Mammoth Hot Springs. For the longer trail though Lava Creek Canyon, see the AllTrails map here.
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For more stunning waterfall hikes in Wyoming, read The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Wyoming Who Loves Waterfall Hikes
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