Take in the best views of the canyon and the mighty Lower Falls at Lookout Point. Easily accessible, it is a popular tourist site especially if you don't have time to hike, so expect crowds. The 94 m (308 ft) waterfall cascading over the ledge is obviously the biggest attraction, but do keep an eye for birds of prey nesting within the canyon walls. A short, slippery switchback trail drops to Red Rock for a closer look. To visit Lookout Point on your holiday in Yellowstone National Park, and find out what else Yellowstone National Park has to offer, use our Yellowstone National Park.
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Any time you can visit a national park is a privilege. I think the geology of Yellowstone is phenomenal. It sits atop a dormant supervolcano with a frequency of every 600,000 years. It is about...
Any time you can visit a national park is a privilege. I think the geology of Yellowstone is phenomenal. It sits atop a dormant supervolcano with a frequency of every 600,000 years. It is about... more »
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We loved this area of Yellowstone, but if you’re short on time, you can skip this stop. There are other stops around the canyon that are more awe inspiring.
We loved this area of Yellowstone, but if you’re short on time, you can skip this stop. There are other stops around the canyon that are more awe inspiring. more »
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if you got extra one hour. take the north rim trail between lookout point and inspuration point you won't regret this.
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