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Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River

Roaring 308' Plunge into the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

“Yellowstone Falls”, “Lower Yellowstone Falls”

Waterfall on Yellowstone River in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Canyon Village, WY

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Height

308ft

Length

120ft

Waterfall Type

Plunge

The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River is one of the most iconic features of Yellowstone National Park, standing impressively at about twice the height of Niagara Falls.

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

Lower Falls in Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone during winter, A. Falgoust (NPS) photograph above.

Frozen Lower Falls February 11, 2023, Jacob W. Frank (NPS) two photographs above.

Popular Viewpoints

Artist Point Overlook

Observation Point in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Canyon Village, WY

Brink of the Lower Falls

Observation Point in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Canyon Village, WY

Observation Point in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Canyon Village, WY

Uncle Tom’s Trailhead

Trailhead in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Canyon Village, WY

Observation Point in Yellowstone NP, Rocky Mountains near Canyon Village, WY

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Yellowstone River