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Brink of the Lower Falls

Overlook Right at the Edge of the Falls

Observation Point on Yellowstone River, Cascade Creek on Brink of Lower Falls Trail in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Canyon Village, WY

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Brink of the Lower Falls is a spectacular viewpoint located on the edge of cliff where the Yellowstone River dumps into the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. On sunny days the sunlight often creates a rainbow in the mist of the falls. Although the trail involves many switchbacks that are grueling on the way back up to the parking area, it is well worth the effort. Expect to spend an hour going down to the falls and back. The trail is roughly a half mile each way.

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Ice formations along the wall at Brink of the Lower Falls, Jacob W. Frank (NPS) photograph above.

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