Brink of Lower Falls

Brink of Lower Falls (HMUGQ)

Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Park County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 43.165', W 110° 29.849'

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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River

Sculpting Lower Falls

Reaching the Brink of Lower Falls overlook requires hiking a steep trail that winds down the canyon wall?a wall of hardened rhyolite lava?a wall exposed by the Yel1owstone River while excavating the canyon.

Below Lower Falls, volcanic heat and gases soften the rhyolite rock. The river carves more quickly there than upstream—sculpting a ledge and creating a waterfall.

Welcome to Brink of Lower falls

The steep, winding path to the Brink of Lower Falls overlook descends very rapidly about 600 feet (180 m) in 3/8 mile (0.6 km). You will encounter very steep grades, slippery gravel, and rough surfaces. Wear sturdy walking shoes with good tread. Take plenty of water with you.

At the brink, you will have a "bird's eye" view of the Yellowstone river thundering over the edge.

The return trip is a steep difficult, uphill climb. Allow plenty of time to rest as you enjoy your surroundings.

Stay safe! Do not leave designated trails ofr overlooks!

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At the edge there is a flash of diamond and emerald, then the whole descending surface breaks into a tissue of frosted silver, and with a tremendous roar, re-echoed from the huge cliffs of the Canyon, becomes mixed with the iridescent cloud of spray which fills the hollow.

Thomas Henry Thomas, 1884

This exhibit made possible by a generous grant from The Yellowstone Association
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HM NumberHMUGQ
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Placed ByThe Yellowstone Association
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Date Added Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 at 9:00pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 539798 N 4951904
Decimal Degrees44.71941667, -110.49748333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 43.165', W 110° 29.849'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 43' 9.90" N, 110° 29' 50.94" W
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Area Code(s)307
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 21020 N Rim Dr, Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, US
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