Hiking to the Brink of the Lower Falls in Yellowstone National Park
Distance: 0.7 miles / 1.1 km
Elevation Change: ~600 ft. / 183 m
The Brink of the Lower Falls Trail is a must-see hike when visiting Yellowstone Canyon.
However, the trail’s short distance is not a good indicator of difficultly, as it’s more difficult hike than it appears because of the rapid elevation change.
Some visitors prefer to use trekking poles for the steep descent, but in either case, making it down to the viewpoint is one of the best experiences within Yellowstone National Park!
Brink of the Lower Falls Trailhead Parking
Parking for the Brink of the Lower Falls is located along the North Rim of Yellowstone Canyon.
At the trailhead, there is large paved parking lot, but even then, finding parking can be difficult when Yellowstone is at its busiest during the peak summer season.
Google Maps Directions: Brink of the Lower Falls Trailhead
Brink of the Lower Falls Parking Lot
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Hiking the Brink of the Lower Falls Trail
Right from the trailhead, the paved path to Yellowstone Falls starts descending steeply, which will continue for the entire length of this short trail.
There are 10 switchbacks in total, which drop about 600 ft. from the trailhead to the edge of the falls.
Overall, the trail can take only about 20 minutes or up to an hour, depending on your fitness.
Brink of the Lower Falls
The viewpoint at the very end can get a little busy during the peak summer season.
Therefore, to get the best view at the corner of the fence, you may need to be patient to work your way there.
However, this corner viewpoint is one of the best views in all of Yellowstone!
