Wraith Falls Trail

NPS / Addy Falgoust

This short, easy trail passes through sagebrush meadows, marshland, and mixed conifer forest to the base of 79-foot (24 m) Wraith Falls on Lupine Creek.

Trailhead: The trail begins at a pullout ½-mile (0.8 km) east of Lava Creek Picnic Area on the Grand Loop Road.

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

This is a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) there-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.

Activity

Hiking

Easy hike

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Mammoth Hot Springs

This trail is located in the northern part of the park, about a 1/2-mile east of the Lava Creek Picnic Area.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Any Time

Accessibility Information

Wraith Falls trail is not accessible due to topography. The last 245’ of the trail is steep and rocky, with steps.

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