Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces loop from Mammoth

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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces loop from Mammoth

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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces – Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces loop from Mammoth

01:28

5.12km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.28 km for 234 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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493 m

Liberty Cap

Highlight • Natural Monument

This ancient rock formation is the remnants of a now extinct thermal vent. The tower of limestone stands at 40 feet tall and is only a short walk from the parking lot.

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547 m

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Famous for its amazing terraces made of rock. Hot water from underground rises to the surface, bringing minerals with it. As the water cools, these minerals, mostly calcium carbonate, are …

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728 m

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

Terraces formed by deposits from hot springs cascading down the hillside over thousands of years

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1.20 km

Mound Spring & Jupiter Terrace

Highlight • Natural Monument

These are not like gushing geysers, but rather constantly changing formations made by hot, mineral-rich water. Jupiter Terrace used to flow a lot, even covering parts of the boardwalk. Mound …

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1.93 km

Canary Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gorgeous Canary Spring, one of my favorite spots on the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park. Some steps are involved with the boardwalk. Enjoy and make sure you bring a good camera!

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2.54 km

The Mammoth Hot Springs are a collection of geothermal vents and springs that empty onto the hills surrounding the city of Mammoth. The mineral rich spring water leaves behind beautiful marble white structures called terraces, which look like staircases.

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3.08 km

Mammoth Terraces Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mammoth Terraces Trail is a loop trail that takes you pass the Mammoth Terraces, which are interesting rock formations made by the thermal water flowing across the rock. There …

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4.31 km

Albright Visitor Center & Ranger Station - Mammoth

Highlight • Rest Area

Grand spacious architecture in the nation's first National Park. Wonder why they built such an enormous post office, just to handle all the post cards? 😁

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5.12 km

End point

Parking

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