Explore Map Collection

Check out our basemaps

Print a Map Plus

Generate a high-quality PDF

Discover local flora, fauna, geology, and more

Local Flora & Fauna

Learn the ecology of your area

Learn the geologic formation at your feet

Get Started or Sign In

Welcome

Sign up to start exploring the one-of-a-kind Natural Atlas Topo map

Continue with Apple

Or

Already have an account? Sign In

MAP

Topo

Rock Formations

Measure

Copyright © Natural Atlas | Roads, Buildings © OSM Contributors | Data Sources

Topo

Ecoregions

Public Lands

...

BASEMAPS

Default Weather

Temperature

Smoke

...

WEATHER

Fountain Paint Pots Trail

Highlights of Lower Geyser Basin

Interpretive Trail on Tangled Creek in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

The Fountain Paint Pots Trail is home to its namesake mud pots (Fountain Paint Pots) and is one of the best places to see the geysers and hot springs of the Lower Geyser Basin. It is an easy ½ mile loop on a boardwalk.

Generate High-Quality PDF

Get Driving Directions

Navigate Here

Length

0.7mi

Surface

Boardwalk (½mi)

Pavement (870ft)

Allows ATVs

No

Allows Bikes

No

Allows Hiking

Yes

Allows Horses

No

Allows Nordic Skiing

No

Geysers

Fountain Geyser

Geyser in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

Geyser in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

Clepsydra Geyser

Geyser in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

Hot Springs

Fountain Paint Pot

Hot Spring in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

Hot Spring in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

Hot Spring in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

Hot Spring in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

Fumarole in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Old Faithful, WY

Taxonomy

Classified As

Interpretive Trail

Waterbody

Ecology

South Central Rockies Forests

Yellowstone Plateau