I think I’m ready to head back to Yellowstone National Park. It’s been almost 10 years! It’s such a wonderful place to visit, not just for waterfalls but for geology, nature, and everything in between.
There are many waterfalls in the park, with the namesake Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls being the main waterfall attractions. And understandably so…The amount of water flowing over the falls is wildly impressive. The upper falls has a height of just over 100′ and the lower falls is over 300′. Within a 1/2 mile stretch, the Yellowstone River drops 400′ and possibly more since I’m not accounting for what’s in between.
If you’re unaware, you need to choose the right time of year to visit Yellowstone National Park. If you’re interested in winter fun-time, then good for you. I am not interested in that much snow, so I went in June. And most of the snow had melted in “important” areas. But it was still rather cool in certain areas. The day that I left, the winds were blowing rather well and it was only just above freezing. I was ready to head somewhere warm, and this was in mid-June!
Please also use caution when visiting these waterfalls (and any waterfall)! All of nature’s beauty in Yellowstone seems to make people do stupid things, whether it be to try to touch the buffalo or try and get closer to the waterfalls. People die each year here, so use common sense.
Directions:
- Canyon Village is found at the intersection of Norris Canyon Road and Grand Loop Road.
- From that intersection, head south on Grand Loop Road, drive approximately 2 miles and you’ll find the N Rim Drive and S Rim Drive. Choose which viewpoint you want to visit, and that will help decide whether you want the North Rim or South Rim. I believe the South Rim drive provides a better view of the full waterfall.
Accessibility: 10/10 (easy)
Height: 109′
Length of Hike: negligible
Where in the World is Upper Yellowstone Falls?
Waterfall Record 
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