Fountain Flat Drive Trail
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Fountain Flat Drive Trail

Yellowstone National Park
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Fountain Flat Drive Trail

Fountain Flat Drive Trail

Distance: 4.3mi
Elevation: 315ft
Time: 1.5-2h

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The Fountain Flat Drive Trail is an easy point-to-point route in Yellowstone. This trail is used by both hikers and mountain bikers. This route is easy, family-friendly, and appropriate for hikers of all ages and skill levels.

Fountain Flat Drive Trail Map

Getting there

This hike begins at the Fountain Flat Drive/Freight Road Trailhead at the south end of Fountain Flat Drive.

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About

Backcountry Campground

Goose Lake

When to do

May to September

Pets allowed

No

Family friendly

Yes

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Moderate

Route Type

One Way


Fountain Flat Drive Trail
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Fountain Flat Drive Trail Description

The hike along Fountain Flat Drive is an easy route that features lovely views of Yellowstone National Park. Both day hikers and mountain bikers use this trail. When hiking, remain aware of your surroundings and allow folks on wheels to pass you by. This trail can be fun for the whole family with lovely views and easy terrain. Be sure to check out the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook near the end of the trail to see one of the Park’s most famous geothermal features in all its glory.

Beginning at the Fountain Flats Drive/ Fright Road Trailhead, follow the gravel path south across the Firehole River and past Goose Lake to a junction with the Fairy Falls Trail. Just past this junction, check out the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail on your right. From the overlook, continue
southeast along the Fountain Flat Drive Trail for just over half a mile to the trail’s end at Grand Loop Road.

For a longer hike in the area, check out the Fairy Falls and Imperial Geyser Loop.

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