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Uncle Tom's Trail

The Uncle Tom's Trail in Yellowstone National Park, is a 1.1 mile out-and-back trail that leads down to Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River at the Yellowstone Grand Canyon.

This GPS data covers slightly more than just the Uncle Tom's Trail - it also includes a portion of the South Rim Trail, which gives views to the Upper Falls on the Yellowstone River.

The staircase down Uncle Tom's trail to Lower Falls is very strenuous with about 350 steps and is not especially pleasing for people who are afraid of heights, but the view is worth every step.

This is one of the best hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park.
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Know Before You Go

  • Uncle Tom's Trail is a challenging 1.1-mile roundtrip hike in Yellowstone National Park that descends via approximately 350 steps to the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River.
  • The trail is strenuous and may not be suitable for those with a fear of heights, but offers rewarding views of the Lower Falls and a portion of the South Rim Trail with views of the Upper Falls.
  • Despite the difficulty, Uncle Tom's Trail is considered one of the best hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park.
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Distance
1.2 mi
Difficulty
Strenuous
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
36 min
Elev. Gain
368'
Rating
0.0
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Added
October 08, 2015
Updated
January 11, 2024

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Low 34°F
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Friday
High 68°F
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Total Change
354 ft.
108 m
Ascent
368 ft.
112 m
Descent
374 ft.
114 m

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    44.715317, -110.495842
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  2. Main Trailhead

    44.714857, -110.496461
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  3. Lower Yellowstone Falls

    44.717566, -110.494505
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    Lower Yellowstone Falls

  4. Upper Yellowstone Falls

    44.71472, -110.497162
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    Upper Yellowstone Falls

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Surface type

Dirt

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